Rising construction sector costs are having a big impact on our planned capital works program, including projects such as this one.

Cost escalations of around $130 million mean we can afford to deliver fewer projects, and as a result we’ll have to place a number of previously budgeted projects on hold for now.

Unfortunately, this project is one of those that has not been listed in our proposed budget for the next four years, meaning it is planned to be placed on hold.

The project is still on our agenda and we’ll be looking for ways to fund it as soon as we can – including finding savings within our own budget, and seeking external funding.

The proposed budget is available for community feedback here until 24 May and we encourage you to have your say. All feedback will be considered before the final budget is presented to our Council for consideration on 27 June.

If you haven’t already, we also encourage you to follow this project page for future updates.

Quality open space is a priority for our community and this park upgrade will create a better space for everyone to enjoy. The City would like to improve the use of the space by proposing the construction of a new platform/shelter over an existing concrete slab.

St. Helens Reserve is a district level park located in Rippleside. The park has direct frontage to Corio Bay and is part of a linear link along the foreshore to the waterfront of Geelong. Please refer to map below.

A viewing platform/shelter is proposed and we'd love to hear what you think.

A concept plan has been prepared, which includes:

• a new timber platform,
• a shelter,
• a picnic table, and
• all abilities access.

View the concept plan below and provide your feedback by either taking our Quick Poll (right hand side of page) to indicate your support of the upgrade, and/or taking our quick online survey below to provide a more detailed response.

Feedback period 3 May to 4pm 24 May, 2022.

Image: existing site