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Posted on Wednesday 24th of April, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking to purchase land which will be used to provide future car parking spaces at the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton, with the decision approved at the April Council meeting on Tuesday.
The Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton is situated on the river flats south of the rail line between the Goulburn and Broken Rivers. The gardens provide an inspirational, sustainable and unique landscape which showcases local, regional and other Australian plants for the purpose of enjoyment, tourism and community benefit.
To realise the vision and priorities set out in the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton Development and Management Plan and encourage visitation to the gardens, Council seek to acquire the land to allow for the future construction of a formal car parking area. A formalised larger carpark will provide improved access for all abilities to the gardens, with the current space insufficient for large numbers and not bus friendly.
In summary:
The total area of the land acquisition is 7,910 square metres, with the parcel of land adjacent to the gardens and its current boundary.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the purchase of land to create a car park will provide better access for residents and visitors.
“The current car park is not big enough to cater for the amount of visitors who utilise the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton throughout the year. This land will provide a much larger carpark with improved access for all abilities,” he said.
“The Botanic Gardens is a popular attraction in our region which is greatly used by the community, especially during the warmer months. Many visitors use the site for walking, running and cycling, along with school groups who visit the site for educational purposes.
“We look forward to seeing this purchase complete and the future development undertaken.”
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