Concept designs for the Austin Street Seddon Pop-up Park trial
Published on 30 April 2025
Following requests from the community for more greenery and open space in Seddon, Council is preparing to install a temporary pop-up park in Austin Street, and we want to know your preference for a partial or full closure of the street’s west end to accommodate the temporary open space.
Given its central location and proximity to thriving businesses along Victoria Street, the Austin Street Pop-up Park would provide a central gathering space for the community. The temporary pop-up park will include picnic tables, planter boxes, festoon lights and moveable furniture.
“Local residents have told us they want more open space in Seddon, and this location has been highlighted in previous community conversations for potential development. A temporary pop-up park in Seddon Village would improve pedestrian amenity and visitation, and provide improvements to greening, shading and biodiversity,” Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari said.
There are two options available for the temporary pop-up park:
- option 1: partial closure of the western end of Austin Street, with a single lane access from Victoria Street
- option 2: full closure of the western end of Austin Street, with no access to/from Victoria Street
Both options would include a covered area for weather protection, seating for casual catch-ups and community events, as well as some landscaping.
Following the 12-18 month trial, Council will ask residents whether they would like the park to be made permanent.
To view the concept designs of both options, share your thoughts, and find out more about upcoming in-person conversations outside Happy Apple, 176-178 Victoria Street Seddon on 20 May from 4-6.30pm, and corner of Austin and Victoria streets, Seddon, on 24 May from 10am-12.30pm, visit yourcityyourvoice.com.au/austin-street
Feedback closes midnight Sunday 25 May 2025.
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