Pick to create, upgrade a park

VICTORIANS will soon be able to vote on where to spend more than thirty million dollars of grants allocated to green spaces in growing suburbs.

The Pick My Park program will allow Victorians aged 16 years and older to suggest ideas for new parks or upgrades in their community.

The public will then vote on the suggestions and the most popular ideas will receive funding.

Ideas could include a new park, a green space, a pocket park, a park upgrade, a playground, a basketball court, a sporting field, a barbeque, fitness equipment, tree planting, accessibility upgrades, new landscaping, shade and seating, urban greening, and more.

“Submit your idea, cast your vote, pick your park; it’s that simple, and it will mean new and upgraded green spaces for kids and families in growing suburbs across Victoria,” said Premier Jacinta Allan.

“One of the great benefits of gentle density is suburban renewal. That’s why we’re creating and upgrading some wonderful, shared spaces that should be at the heart of every community.”

Areas where more homes are being built will be targeted and only projects in established areas that are growing will be eligible.

Geographical quotas will apply to ensure fair distribution of funding and a set proportion will be allocated towards regional Victoria.

Final guidelines will be released ahead of submissions opening next year.