Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (12:57): My consistency question this afternoon is directed to the Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts. I was delighted to just hear in her ministers statement the minister speaking about Pick My Park round one grant recipients and that they had been announced. It is an initiative that puts power back in the hands of the local community to decide how local green spaces are improved, and it really is a wonderful example of community-led processes. The interest and enthusiasm in Northern Metropolitan Region is quite strong. I understand that under the program residents aged 16 or over have the opportunity to propose and vote for a park project that matters most to them, whether that is a new playground, an upgraded walking track or more shaded seating for families. With a significant investment into our suburbs, this program ensures that local parks reflect the actual needs and vision of the people who use them every day. Knowing how successful it was last time and hearing significantly from constituents, including Janet from Clifton Hill, a great number of times, my question is: which successful projects happened in the Northern Metropolitan Region?