wallan wallan Regional Park feasibility study project

Investigating open space opportunities for growing communities

We have completed a feasibility study for a potential new regional park near Wallan in Melbourne’s north.

The feasibility study was developed to:

• investigate the benefits of creating a new park
• include opportunities to protect our native plants and animals
• help tackle climate change, strengthen cultural heritage and
• offer more accessible open space for healthy outdoor activities.

The feasibility study was undertaken from 2020-2022, and the report, wallan wallan Regional Park feasibility report, is complete and with the Minister for Environment for consideration.

What is the wallan wallan Regional Park feasibility study project?

The project conducted a feasibility study for a new park at Wallan, in Melbourne’s north. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung name for the Wallan region is ‘wallan wallan’ and is used when referring to the potential park.

The feasibility study involved an assessment of open space within the North Growth Corridor to inform the location, opportunities, and challenges for creating a regional park near Wallan.

The assessment considered potential linkages with the marram baba Merri Creek Regional Parklands and the Kalkallo Retarding Basin.

More information

To find out more, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.

Page last updated: 16/10/24