Transforming an old pipeline into a multi-benefit parkland for the community
Greening the Pipeline aims to transform the heritage listed Main Outfall Sewer pipeline reserve, along the Federation Trail bike path, into a parkland to service a growing population in Melbourne’s west.
The vision is to create a vibrant space that will connect communities, enhance active transport options for the region, manage water sensitively and provide a unique space to meet, play and relax.
The reserve is 27km long and crosses three main waterways: Kororoit Creek, Skeleton Creek and Werribee River.
Themes and Local Areas
| Primary Theme: | Climate change |
| Other Themes: | Waterways, Native Vegetation, Communities |
| Primary Local Area: | Moorabool, Melton, Wyndham & Greater Geelong |
| Other Local Areas: | Urban Melbourne |
| Project location: | Greening the Pipeline extends from Brooklyn to the Werribee River |
| Scale of the project: | Local |
| New or continuing work: | New |
Project partners
| Lead organisation: | Melbourne Water |
| Key partners: | Wyndham City Council, Department of Transport, Greater Western Water, Greening the West |
| Registered Aboriginal Party/s relevant to the project or its area: | Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation |
Investment opportunities
| Opportunities for investors within this project start from: | $$$ (Hundreds of thousands of dollars) |
| Estimated scale of investment for full project implementation: | $$$$$ (Tens of millions of dollars) |
| Estimated timeframe for full project implementation: | 10+ years |
Contribution toward targets
| Primary Regional Catchment Strategy target: | Cooling, greening Melbourne – Total tree canopy and shrub cover for metropolitan Melbourne areas has increased |
| Relevant Biodiversity 2037 goal: | Support people connect with nature |
| Relevant National Landcare Program priority: | – |
