The Victorian Government will launch Pick My Park, a program that will create and upgrade more green spaces in growing suburbs – with $30 million in projects chosen by Victorians.
Pick My Park will let Victorians aged 16 and over propose ideas for new parks or park upgrades in their growing community and then submit them to the public for their vote. Council and organisations can also submit ideas.
The most popular ideas will get a grant to deliver the local project. Grants will open next year and range from $20,000 to $250,000, available in two streams:
- Park upgrades: focusing on improving existing parks and open spaces.
- New urban parks: focusing on transforming under-utilised land in growing urban areas into new green, open spaces for the whole community to enjoy.
Geographical quotas will apply so all growing areas share in funding, and a set portion of the funding pool will be reserved for growing urban areas in regional Victoria.
All projects will need the support of landowners, such as the local council, to proceed. Final program guidelines will be released ahead of submissions opening next year.
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