Landcox Park upgrades

We’re undertaking a series of works at Landcox Park to enhance community enjoyment, intergenerational use, safety and accessibility, and acknowledge the park’s cultural significance.

Key features of works

Path lighting

We’re installing new lights along paths within the park for better visibility and safety during twilight hours. The 29 lights, will be equipped with ‘smart’ cells that enable the lights to automatically dim after hours when the park is not in use, reducing energy use and impacts on native wildlife.

Playground and exercise equipment

We’re expanding the rubber matting area within the playground to enhance safety for users.

We’re also installing instructional signage on the older adults’ exercise equipment to provide clear user guidance and help people select equipment that is appropriate for their needs.

Indigenous public art

Landcox Park will also be home to a new sculpture by Robert Michael Young, a Gunnai, Waradjuri, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta artist. The public artwork reflects the shape of a tree trunk and will acknowledge the Indigenous history of Landcox Park, complement the natural environment and create a place for reflection and healing. The artist has consulted with the Traditional Landowners the Bunurong Land Council. The artwork fulfills one of the strategic aims of the Bayside Arts, Culture and Libraries Strategy 2023-2027 that community members experience creativity and innovation in their day-to-day lives.

The integration of public artworks into sites of significance across Bayside enables the community to experience art in public spaces and parks, and encourages cultural tourism.

What to expect during works

July - August 2023

Playground expansion of the rubber softfall ground cover.

Works are schedules to commence Monday 10 July, for up to eight weeks, weather permitting. The playground will be closed for the duration of works to ensure the safety of young children.

Lighting upgrade

Works to install the 29 pathway lights is scheduled to commence Monday, 10 July. The installation is scheduled to be completed in late October 2023, weather permitting. Works will take place in one section of the park at a time and each section will be fenced and hoarded accordingly.

October 2023

Older Adults exercise equipment instructional signage installation

Pouring concrete footings for the signage is scheduled during October. A small area will be fenced off for up to two weeks while concrete cures. This will not affect use of the equipment.

Autumn 2024

Public art installation

Concrete footings for the sculpture to the west of Landcox Park Lake will be poured in mid-Autumn. The small 5x5m area will be fenced for up to six weeks to enable the foundation to cure. The artwork will be installed after the preparation works are complete.