Clyde Regional Park
Project status
May 2024
- Design consultant AECOM in partnership with McGregor Coxall has been selected to lead the development of master plans for Clyde Regional Park following a competitive tender process.
- The master plan will build on the existing Strategic Directions Plan developed through a public engagement process in 2022. The Master Plan will refine and map what's planned for the park in more detail, based on community aspirations identified in the Strategic Directions Plan.
- Surveys to identify specific flora and fauna species were undertaken during the summer and will recommence in spring.
- Cultural heritage surveys will be undertaken in partnership with the Heritage Consultant and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation in May 2024.
- Stage 1 demolition and clean up works were completed in April 2024. The next stage of demolition and clean up preparations are well underway and works are expected to begin in July 2024.
- To improve security, measures will be put in place to control unauthorised access to Parks Victoria land. This is to prevent further rubbish and soil dumping.
- Grass slashing was recently completed on site to improve site safety.
The project
This project is being delivered on Bunurong Country.
The Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program will create more than 6,500 hectares of new and upgraded parks and trails across greater Melbourne. Suburbs on Melbourne’s growing fringe, such as Officer, Clyde, Craigieburn, Carrum, South Morang and Sunbury will get new parks.
As part of this program, a new 120-hectare regional park will be created in Clyde, on Bunurong Country.
The new regional park will be co-located with the future Clyde Park Sports Precinct and Melbourne Water drainage basin.
Through the creation of this new park, Parks Victoria will restore the land to its natural values, and ensure that it is sustainably managed to protect and enhance the natural and cultural landscape for years to come.
Clyde Regional Park will create new opportunities and experiences for the community to get active, spend time with friends and family, and unlock the benefits of time spent in nature.
The creation of Clyde Regional Park will be guided and informed by the Clyde Regional Park Strategic Directions Plan, which has been developed in consultation with Traditional Owners, the community and other key stakeholders. Find out more about the community consultation process and view the Strategic Directions Plan at Engage Victoria.
Environmental and cultural heritage assessments will inform exactly where, when and how components of the project are delivered.
Project benefits
Visitors
While the exact layout and inclusions of the new park are yet to be defined, Clyde Regional Park will provide visitors with new opportunities to explore and experience the natural and cultural landscapes of Clyde, on Bunurong Country. The land will be restored, and subject to further funding, new spaces and facilities will be developed to support accessible opportunities for visitors to get active, socialise, and connect with nature.
Environment
Through the creation of Clyde Regional Park, the land will be re-vegetated and transformed to provide important habitat for native plants and wildlife.
Community
The park will provide opportunities for the diverse and growing community in Clyde and surrounding areas to recreate, learn, socialise and enjoy nature in an urban-rural setting.
Project funding
Clyde Regional Park is being developed as part of the Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program.
As part of this funding, the Victorian Government has provided $19.5 million to deliver the next stage of planning, clean-up and remediation works, and initial land management by Parks Victoria for the next two years at Kororoit Creek Regional Park, Clyde Regional Park and Werribee Township Regional Park.
Project timeline
Subject to on-ground and construction industry conditions, and planning approvals and processes, the timeline for the project is estimated below:
- 2018: Suburban Parks Program funding announcement
- July 2021 to March 2022: Drafting the Clyde Regional Park Strategic Plan
- April to July 2022: Community consultation on draft Strategic Plan
- Mid 2022 to Mid 2023: Clyde Regional Park Strategic Plan finalised and released
- Late 2023: Remediation work and assessments began
- May 2024: Lead design consultant appointed to develop park master plan
This timeline will be updated as the project progresses.
Environment and cultural heritage management
Parks Victoria has worked closely with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation in the development of the Clyde Regional Park Strategic Plan. As planning for this park progresses, we will continue to partner with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation to ensure that connections to Country are recognised and integrated into the creation and management of the park.
Detailed environmental and cultural heritage assessments will be completed to inform the project designs, ensuring that impacts are minimised or avoided wherever possible.
Putting safety first
Visitor safety is our number one priority when considering risk in parks.
While nature will always be unpredictable, our projects and maintenance works help minimise risks and help people explore the great outdoors safely.
Parks Victoria is responsible for continuously managing and maintaining over 50,000 pieces of infrastructure across the state annually.
We’re also delivering new projects to help visitors get into nature. These are thoroughly planned and prepared to keep people and projects separate – and safe. When visiting a park where projects are happening, especially during construction, it’s important that people follow the direction of signs, stay out of fenced and restricted areas, and listen to Parks Victoria staff and work crews.
Who are we working with?
Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Melbourne Water
City of Casey
Shire of Cardinia
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
AECOM in partnership with McGregor Coxall
Staying updated
Subscribe here to receive project updates, or contact the project team at engage@parks.vic.gov.au or call us on 13 1963.
Related information
- May 2024: Lead design consultant appointed for Clyde and Werribee Township Regional Parks
- May 2023: Plans released for three new parks in Melbourne's growing outer suburbs
- April 2022: Creating new parks for Melbourne's growing communities
- Clyde Regional Park Engage Victoria page
- Suburban Parks Program
- Three new parks: Kororoit Creek Regional Park
- Three new parks: Werribee Township Regional Park
FAQs
What is the Clyde Regional Park?
Clyde Regional Park is a new 120-hectare regional park that will be created in Clyde, on Bunurong Country.
It will be co-located with the future Clyde Park Sports Precinct and Melbourne Water drainage basin.
The park will create new opportunities and experiences for the community to get active, socialise with friends and family, and unlock the benefits of spending time in nature.
It will also restore and transform the land to provide important habitat for native plants and wildlife.
Why are you creating this new park in Clyde?
Melbourne’s south-eastern corridor is rapidly expanding to accommodate our growing population. The population in Clyde will increase substantially over the next 20 years. Providing green, open space is important for all residential areas including Melbourne’s newest suburbs.
Clyde Regional Park will be located beside the planned Clyde Park Sports Precinct. Together, they will create a large community space that provides access to active and passive recreation.
How have you consulted with the community on this project?
Parks Victoria consulted with the community during the development of the park’s Strategic Directions Plan, with the first stage of consultation on a vision for the park’s development held in May–July 2021, and further consultation on park plans held in April – May 2022. Find out more about the community consultation process at Engage Victoria.
Where can I find out more about the future vision for the park?
The future development of the Clyde Regional Park will be guided by the Strategic Directions Plan, which has been developed in consultation with Traditional Owners, the community and other key stakeholders. You can view the Clyde Regional Park Strategic Directions Plan on the Engage Victoria website.
When will the park be finished?
It will take time for the park to be fully completed. Members of the public will have more opportunities to provide further contributions to the park’s plan and design as the project progresses.
What is the Suburban Parks Program?
The Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program will create more than 6,500 hectares of new and upgraded parks and trails across greater Melbourne. Suburbs on Melbourne’s growing fringe, such as Officer, Clyde, Craigieburn, Carrum, South Morang and Sunbury will get new parks.
The program aims to increase community connectivity and decrease social isolation by providing opportunities for local communities to get outside, get active, socialise with friends and family and enjoy the benefits of time spent in nature. Find out more.
How can I stay updated on the progress of this project?
You can subscribe for updates here. If you have questions or want to learn more about a project, you can call the Parks Victoria team on 13 19 63 or email us at engage@parks.vic.gov.au.