Published on 24 April 2026
Work on the Thomson Water Gardens in Footscray Park will start next month.
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 will be sensitive to the heritage nature of the park while addressing safety concerns and supporting long-term management of the site.
The works will begin on 4 May and include:
You can read more about this project including detailed works and project timelines on the project page.