Thursday, 13 November 2025

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:12): (1404) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Environment. The action that I seek is for the minister to visit the You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary in Lara to observe progress on the $11 million investment from the Victorian state government. This investment is enhancing visitor facilities, expanding and remodelling car parks, improving picnic areas and upgrading trails, including the epic loop trail for mountain bikers. Final touches are also being applied to the new sensory garden at Serendip, which is set to officially open soon. The sensory garden is a unique space designed for people of all ages and abilities, featuring five individual zones, each representing a different sense. It is a special place that fosters a calm and inclusive connection to nature, and this is just the beginning of a long-awaited revitalisation of Serendip Sanctuary. Over the next year upgrades will be made to bird-viewing areas, walking trails, outdoor education amenities and even more at Serendip Sanctuary. There is a lot happening at both Serendip and the You Yangs, and I look forward to visiting with the minister.