Footscray Park Projects

Footscray Park Entryway

Footscray Park is significant public open space, which includes the Thomson Water Gardens. This space is used by our community to gather, exercise and connect and it is home to major festivals and events. It provides views to the city skyline, Flemington Racecourse and connections to the Maribyrnong River Trail.

 

Project 

Status

Thomson Water Gardens repairs and surrounding landscape  Under construction
Footscray Park Master Plan review  Under review
Western lawn upgrades and Western Lawn event infrastructure  Complete
Remove the play space from the river front  Complete

 

Upcoming projects at Footscray Park 

Thomson Water Gardens

Renewal works will begin from 4 May at the Thomson Water Gardens in Footscray Park.

The Water Gardens were built in the 1930s and must be updated to meet modern safety requirements.   

Following a series of investigations, approvals from Heritage Victoria and a rigorous tender process, Council has awarded the contract for the works to Simpson Construction. 

The repairs are sensitive to the heritage nature of the park and address safety concerns - supporting the long-term management of the site. 

The works will include: 

  • Repairs to the timber arbours 

  • Patch repairs to the pond structures 

  • Construction of a new shallow perimeter in the ponds 

  • Installation of fountains, pumps and filters 

Construction is due to is expected to be completed September 2026. 

 

Questions

Please call 9688 0200 or email ros@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au the Recreation and Open Spaces team to ask questions about these projects. 

 

Location

40 Maribyrnong Blvd, Footscray 3011  View Map

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