Thursday, 19 February 2026

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:44): (1521) My question is to the Minister for Environment. What progress has been made on the ngarrak nakorang wilam park project in the Glen Waverley district? Formerly known as the Healesville Freeway Reserve, this transformative project is creating a significant new green space linking Forest Hill, Vermont and Vermont South and connecting up with the Dandenong Creek Trail. Covering 35 hectares – around 18 MCGs – it represents a major investment in community wellbeing by the Allan Labor government. With shared-use paths, play areas, barbecue facilities and picnic spaces, the park will provide families, walkers, cyclists and young people with a place to gather, exercise and reconnect with nature. It will also recognise Indigenous history and embed cultural significance within the landscape. Equally important is the focus on protecting and enhancing biodiversity, ensuring native flora and fauna can thrive for generations. This will be a lasting community asset for the Glen Waverley district, and I look forward to the minister’s response.