Project Background
As part of the ongoing rollout of the Wilson Botanic Park Masterplan, Council is proposing a new overflow car park to help manage growing visitor numbers and improve accessibility. The extra parking is designed to ease congestion during busy times and events, making visits to the park more enjoyable for everyone.
This idea builds on earlier community feedback during the Masterplan’s development, where the need for more parking was clearly identified. The overflow car park also supports the long-term vision for Wilson Botanic Park as a vibrant destination for recreation, events, and environmental education.
What information do we need from the community?
We are seeking feedback from community members who have visited Wilson Botanic Park. As part of the implementation of the Wilson Botanic Park Masterplan, Council is proposing the development of an overflow car park to support increasing visitation and improve accessiblity.
The proposed overflow car park aims to alleviate parking pressures during peak visitation times and enhance the overall experience for park users.
What can the community influence?
- Parking bay markings
- Opening hours
- Signage - messaging and locations around the park
- Number of events
What can’t the community influence?
- Surface treatment
- Accessible parking
- Installation of permanent lighting (this is not permitted)
- Location of the proposed car park
How we’re engaging and informing our community
We've selected the following engagement tools and techniques for this project based on the project content, stakeholders, and type of feedback sought.
Key tools for communicating the project
- Casey Conversations project webpage
- email notification to Casey Conversations subscribers and key stakeholder groups
- Casey Catch Up e-newsletter
- social media posts
Key methods for gathering feedback
- Online engagement via Casey Conversations.
- contact details for interested community members to ask for further information
- correspondence via email or phone
- printed information available, as required.
- In-person pop-ups at Wilson Botanic Park
Project timelines
Key Dates: For this phase | |||
Item title | Start date (& time if relevant) | End date (& time if relevant) | Description (if required) |
Community consultation | 18 August | 14 September (11.59 pm) | |
Consideration of community feedback | September 2025 | A Community Engagement Summary report pertaining to the wider community consultation will be prepared and shared with the community via Casey Conversations. | |
| Council for consideration | November 2025 | Council will consider at the November Council meeting | |
Decision-making process
Following the close of community engagement on 14 September 2025, community and stakeholder feedback will be analysed and considered when reviewing the proposed overflow car park at Wilson Botanic Park.
A Community Engagement Summary report will be developed and shared with the community via Casey Conversations.
Council will consider the feedback at council Meeting in November 2025.
More information
Wilson Botanic Park Team
T: 03 9705 5200
E: wbpb@casey.vic.gov.au
