Projects

We're delivering millions of dollars of investment across Victoria on projects that are helping to connect people with nature, protect the state's special landscapes, and support local communities and regional economies. This is important work in supporting nature's future.

From walking trails and campgrounds to piers, lookouts and animal-exclusion fences, these projects are helping to future-proof the state's parks, reserves and waterways for future generations to enjoy.

Find out more about specific projects currently in progress and completed, how we deliver projects, and project news and highlights below.

Latest project news

Campsite with table and chairs in foreground, tent and platform and two people sitting by fire in background

New Larni Yirrip campground opens in Central Victoria

A new bookable campground called Larni Yirrip (Home of the Ironbarks) has just opened in Bendigo Regional Park. It offers people the chance to enjoy, learn about and connect with Dja Dja Wurrung living culture and the Box Ironbark forest.

Heritage tram restoration underway for Wattle Park

Wattle Park’s love affair with trams is set to roll on as two iconic heritage trams are being given a second lease on life as unique picnic shelters for families to enjoy when visiting the park.

Better access to walks supports Grampians recovery

Budja Budja trailhead has recently opened in the heart of Halls Gap, linking the town to the world-class Grampians Peaks Trail and other popular walking tracks in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

A design render showing improvements to walking paths at Serendip, with an improved surface, seating and vegetation.

Plans released for $11m You Yangs and Serendip revitalisation

Draft concept designs have been released and early works are underway to deliver upgrades at You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary.

New dining destination for the Dandenong Ranges

Following an Expression of Interest process, Alchemy Distillers Pty Ltd will transform the former Olinda Golf Course Clubhouse and Cafe into a vibrant new venue.

The Fairy Caves entrance before it was damaged in the fires. It has a stone facade and a log timber roof.

Fairy Cave repair works start

After being significantly damaged in the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires, works to repair the entrance to the Fairy Cave at Buchan Caves Reserve have started.

Works begin on Jells Park trails

Work has started on two new trails at Jells Park, providing the community with a range of ways to explore the park's natural beauty.

A family walking around Albert Park Lake

Better access and experiences at 21 parks

Melbourne communities can now enjoy improved accessibility and a better visitor experience when getting their nature fix, with new and upgraded facilities delivered at 21 popular parks.

More to discover with Point Nepean campground expansion

More people are able to experience an overnight stay at Point Nepean National Park after works to expand the new campground were completed.

A concrete bridge with railing extends over a small river, surrounded by trees.

Yeerung River Bridge repair works complete

Works to repair the Yeerung River Bridge are complete and the bridge is open again to pedestrians and vehicles.

A woman looks at a waterfall from a viewing platform at the base of the waterfall

Stunning Otways waterfall upgraded

Erskine Falls in the Otway National Park has been upgraded as part of Victoria’s Great Outdoors Program. Improved lookouts, tracks and carparking make for a more enjoyable and safer experience out in nature.

A view from the top of the Grand Canyon staircase, looking down into the canyon.

Grampians iconic Grand Canyon Loop Walk reopens

Visitors to Grampians National Park can get back to exploring the stunning rocky gorge and spectacular views of the Gariwerd cultural landscape along the Grand Canyon Loop Walk, with upgrades to the trail now complete and reopen to the public.

A ranger and a group of primary school children lookout at the wetlands enclosure at Serendip Sanctuary.

Bringing new Serendip sensory garden to life

A new sensory garden at Serendip Sanctuary is beginning to take shape, with draft designs developed for the new all-abilities space on Wadawurrung Country in Melbourne’s outer west.

Twelve Apostles lookout opens up new views

Victoria’s world-famous Twelve Apostles are ready to welcome millions of visitors to a new experience following completion of a spectacular viewing platform.

Underground tours resume at State Coal Mine

Underground tours at the historic State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi have returned, offering new generations a glimpse of Victoria’s industrial past.

A grey and green building is in the distance under the shade of trees. A sign that reads 'Corben Oval' stands in the foreground.

Sparking life back into Corben Oval

More people are set to enjoy exercise, sport and spending time outdoors at Yarra Bend Park, with works starting at Corben Oval to restore power to the community sporting pavilion.

New netball court at Olinda Recreation Reserve, completed in early 2024.

Olinda scores big with better sporting facilities

Netballers and cricketers in the Dandenong Ranges can now enjoy new and improved facilities at the Olinda Recreation Reserve, with works to upgrade the site’s sporting facilities now complete.

Albert Park Golf Course with views of Melbourne's CBD skyline in the background.

Community sport going green at Albert Park

Local sport clubs are a step closer to enjoying green energy thanks to a solar power initiative being rolled out across Albert Park.

New facilities at Silvan Reservoir Park include an accessible toilet block and a DDA compliant carpark. The carpark has been built next to the new toilets for easier access for people of all-abilities.

Silvan Reservoir Park re-opens to the community

Families, nature lovers and local communities in the Dandenong Ranges can once again visit Silvan Reservoir Park, with works to deliver important upgrades now complete.

Protecting the iconic Mount Buffalo Chalet

Conservation works are now underway to protect the heritage-listed Mount Buffalo Chalet.

Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

Erskine Falls upgrades start

One of the jewels of the Great Otway National Park is set to become safer and more enjoyable to visit, with works starting on a series of upgrades at Erskine Falls.

Plans progressing for Warburton Redwood Forest upgrades

Plans to upgrade facilities at the Cement Creek Redwood Forest in Warburton are progressing, with Parks Victoria currently seeking tenders to construct new visitor facilities at the site.

Stakeholders with new park signs bearing the name ngarrak nakorang wilam park

A new name for a new park

A new park in Melbourne's east has been named 'ngarrak nakorang wilam park', recognising the enduring connection of Wurundjeri people to the land.

The exterior of the Deep Rock Pavilion. It is a single-storey, grey building with a glass-mirrored door in the middle. It is surrounded by green grass and bushland.

Deep Rock Pavilion gets a revamp

Sporting communities in Melbourne’s north can look forward to updated and more inclusive facilities at the Deep Rock sporting precinct, with draft designs developed for improvements at the pavilion in Yarra Bend Park.

Two women sit and enjoy a cup of tea in front of their tent

Sleep under the stars at Point Nepean National Park

More people will soon have the chance to stay overnight at Point Nepean National Park, with works to expand the unique campground now underway.

Projects across Victoria

Parks Victoria is involved in a large number of capital projects across the state. Find a project by region or by searching the map below.

Two hikers climb the Grampians Peaks Trail.

Western Victoria

A family plays at Mount Buffalo National Park gorge.

Eastern Victoria

Three people eat lunch at a picnic table by a lake.

Melbourne region

A couple relax at their campsite in the Victorian bush.

Northern and Central Victoria

A view of the Redwoods Forest in East Warburton

Statewide projects

Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda now open

A new native Australian garden has been built at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden on Wurundjeri Country.

Point Nepean Discovery Tents

The pre-pitched Discovery Tents offer a unique opportunity to stay overnight at Point Nepean National Park, on Bunurong Country.

Exciting upgrades at Jells Park

From all-abilities playscapes, shared-use trails and new picnic facilities, a number of improvements are being made at Jells Park.

Buchan Caves Reserve flood recovery update

Initial recovery and clean-up works are underway at Buchan Caves Reserve following an extreme flooding event on Boxing Day.

A new all-abilities wonderland for Wattle Park

A new all-abilities playscape, walking and running track, and upgraded picnic area are now open.

How we deliver projects

From scoping and planning a project and collaborating with key stakeholders when forming a design, to procuring contractors and construction, the process involved in delivering capital projects can be complex.

Learn more about how we deliver projects.

Recently completed projects

Parks Victoria is responsible for delivering a variety of projects, from upgrades to playgrounds, park facilities and campgrounds, to major multi year projects like building new sporting facilities, piers and accommodation, establishing new parks, and creating new tracks and trails.

Find out about some of our recently completed projects.