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After a year of development, Quarry Reserve’s $2.35 million upgrades are now complete - with a city skyline lookout.
The upgrades were funded by $1.7 million from the Australian Government, $600,000 from Council and $50,000 from Fisheries Victoria.
A beautiful urban parkland in the heart of Ferntree Gully, many improvements have been made to Quarry Reserve across the last 12 months, including:
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Introduction of a nature-based play space
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Upgraded public toilets
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Additional car parking spaces
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Three new fishing platforms
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Picnic shelter – including tables, BBQ and a drinking fountain
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Over 230 new plants and trees
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New paths, stairs and fencing
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And now, a brand-new viewing platform, providing all-abilities access.
The viewing platform, positioned on the clifftop, provides beautiful views of the city skyline for community members and visitors alike to stop and enjoy the scenery and surrounds.
For more information, please email the Strategic Open Space Planning department at [email protected].
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