Silvan Reservoir Park

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    Silvan Reservoir Park

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    Silvan Reservoir Park

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    Silvan Reservoir Park

    Safety in nature

    You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Silvan Reservoir Torulosa Picnic Ground (Silvan Reservoir Park)

      Silvan Reservoir Park Upper Toilet Block Closed Permanently

      Due to a major plumbing fault the upper toilet block is closed permanently. Please use the toilet in the lower picnic ground.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Olinda/Silvan Storm Recovery Works Occurring

      Following the 2021 storm events, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land. In the Silvan and Olinda areas, VicForest will remove debris and treat hazardous trees to reduce the bushfire risk and enable safe and rapid response to emergencies. Works will also re-establish safe public access and allow the forest to regenerate. Environmental and cultural values are being identified and managed during this process. For your safety please observe signage, do not enter work sites and beware of machinery and trucks. 

      The following tracks remain closed until dry weather allows crews to complete:
      Yallambie Tk (area 3 - see map). 

      The following tracks will be closed from 18 May to 1 June: 
      Board Tk, Rd 2, Rd 16 and Rd 15 (area 2 - see map).

      Attachments: Silvan.Olinda Recovery Overview Map (288KB)

      Silvan Reservoir Storm Recovery Works

      Following the June 2021 storms, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land.
       
      In the Silvan Reservoir catchment, Melbourne Water is clearing debris and removing logs to reduce fuel loads. Due to the size and number of fallen trees, large machinery and trucks are needed to undertake this important work. For your safety, please observe signage and do not enter work sites.
       
      All works are being carried out to minimise the impact on environmental and cultural values. For more information visit the Melbourne Water storm debris removal in Silvan Reservoir page.

      Storm Damage Works information flyer

      Information Flyer

      Attachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1) (1,671KB)

    How we keep it special

    Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. We are committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values and to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate. 

     

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