Rollo Street Park Redevelopment

The site at 3-5 Rollo Street, Yarragon was the original location of the Yarragon Primary School from 1879 to 2013. In 2019, Council resolved to purchase the site to retain it as a community asset for use as public open space.

Through a master plan completed in 2021 and further input from a project reference group (PRG) in Yarragon, the park redevelopment works will include the planting of 63 new trees, the sealing of Hanns Lane with diagonal parking, a loop walking path, seating, a drinking fountain, bike racks, rain gardens, and fencing.

Following a competitive tender process, Sustainable Landscaping Pty Ltd was successful in securing the contract and commenced works on-site in November 2024.

The future works (including arbour/shelter, signage, artwork, and lighting) not included in the current construction contract are pending design and consultation with the PRG.

This $1.77 million dollar project will be jointly funded by Council and the State Government through its Growing Suburbs Fund.

$235,500      Council

$1,529,000    State Government

December 2024

The contractor commenced on-site in November and started with the demolition of the old chain mesh fencing. Hanns Lane and the area for new angle parking was excavated in late November but due to a period of wet weather, works were temporarily slowed down.

As weather conditions improved, the gravel road base for the laneway and car parking area could be imported and compacted. Other works that have been completed include the installation of a new water meter for garden maintenance and the drinking fountain, a stormwater drainage pipe within Hanns Lane, and earthworks for the new loop path.

Hanns Lane will be temporarily reopened to residents only during the Christmas period. Sustainable Landscaping will return to site on 13 January 2025 to resume works.

February 2025

Sustainable Landscaping re-commenced work in January 2025. As of February 2025, garden beds have been excavated and are being prepared, concrete has been completed for new parking bays in Hanns Lane, concreting is in progress for the park’s loop footpath, and preparations are being made for the Hanns Lane asphalt traffic lane.

Estimated project works timeline:

The above dates are estimated only and subject to change. The timeframe will be updated monthly as the project progresses.

Read the latest news on this project:

• Community shapes future plans for vacant land at Rollo Street Yarragon
•  Yarragon residents to be at the forefront of township’s master plan
• $2.2million boost to deliver vital infrastructure projects in Baw Baw
•  Statement from the CEO regarding Growing Suburbs Fund
•  Yarragon Rollo Street redevelopment reaches exciting milestone
•  Exciting redevelopments at Rollo Street in Yarragon get underway!
• Reinvigoration of landmark site in Yarragon continues

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For more information, please contact Council's Major Projects on 1300 229 229 or email projects@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au