Gasworks Arts Park Upgrade

We're upgrading this important park.
I want to

Location

21 Graham St, Albert Park, VIC, 3204

Cost

Council has allocated $2.8M to design and deliver landscape renewal and upgrade works at Gasworks Arts Park.

Milestones

Why are we doing this?

This project is a short-term priority action identified within the City of Port Phillip's Public Space Strategy 2022-2032. The project requires improvement to the quality of the existing open space, including lawn areas, garden beds, paths, play equipment, lighting, seats, picnic tables, drinking fountains and bins.  Historically, the gasworks site operated as a gasworks foundry from 1871 until its closure in 1971. The site is contaminated with the by-products of gas manufacture.  Contamination management is required to ensure that Gasworks Arts Park can continue as a public park into the future. 

The impact

Upgrading the park will ensure that it can continue to support a diverse range of uses and functions, while providing a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical, social and mental health of the community. 

Objectives

Council is upgrading this important open space and playground to meet the needs of the community while also ensuring it retains its unique 'bushland character'.

Project Update

Community consultation on the draft Concept Plan was conducted from 31 August to 24 September 2023.

Thanks again to all those who contributed their feedback.

The Concept Plan was endorsed unanimously by Council at a meeting held on 6 December, the agenda and minutes are available on the Council meeting website.

Contamination Management Framework (CMF)

Council is partnering with the State Government who coordinate and manage the environmental consultants preparing the Contamination Management Framework (CMF), to manage the contamination at the Park, in conjunction with the upgrade works.

A Contamination Management Framework (CMF) has been prepared by environmental consultants engaged by the Department of Transport and Planning. The recommendations in this framework have been accepted by Council.

The CMF recommendations will guide all site management and construction works associated with the park upgrade project.

Other Works Happening at Gasworks Arts Park

New Playground at Gasworks Arts Park - Project update

To keep up to date on the New Playground going in at Gasworks Arts Park please see the New Playground at Gasworks Arts Park project webpage.

Contact us

The Open Space Project Delivery team is here to help.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip.

Phone: 03 9209 6777