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About the park

The Greening the Pipeline project aims to transform a decommissioned, heritage-listed sewer pipeline reserve into a 27-kilometre park connecting communities from Werribee to the city. We are investing in Zone 5, a 3.8-kilometre section of the project with our partners. The linear park we will deliver is between Lawrie Emmins Reserve and Skeleton Creek.

It will provide more accessible green, open space for people in Melbourne's west and improve water management. Play areas, walking and bike trails will promote healthy outdoor activities.

View of the walking trail in the park, with dry shrubbery on each side

Where will the park be located?

The parkland sits within the traditional lands of the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. It runs along the Federation Trail bike path, about 25 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.

When will the park open?

Greening the Pipeline is a complex project requiring extensive planning and consultation.

Parks along Zone 5 will be opened in stages from mid-2022.

Timeline

  1. Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne

    November 2018

  2. Planning phase

    2019–2022

  3. Community consultation

    2021– 2022 Community consultation via Wyndham City's Council's The Loop website.

Wyndham City Council is managing the project. We are working with key partners, stakeholders, Traditional Owners and the community to develop the vision for Greening the Pipeline.

Want to get involved?

Consultation is currently closed. For more information, visit The Loop.

To get the latest information, you can register for updates.

More information

For a fact sheet, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.

Page last updated: 24/11/23