Community saves our green space
From Volume 17 (October 2010) edition of “Our Community”, a newsletter sponsored by Newlands Community Centre:
What an incredible win for community. We’ve all hoped against the odds … and held our breath … And finally felt that sense of overwhelming joy!
On the second of July, state Planning Minister Justin Madden declared the entire Edgars Creek parkland area in Coburg North, crown land. Moreland Council has become the permanent custodian.
The fight to save the 10.7 hectare Edgars Creek Parkland - the largest plot of open space left in Moreland - from development has been documented in this newsletter since it became an issue in 2006.
The Merri and Edgars Creek Parkland Group (MECPG) has been at the forefront of local, grassroots community effort to retain the park for the citizens of Moreland and surrounding areas. We were thrilled to join them in celebrating this historic win.
What a wonderful thing it is to have our amazing green space protected. The contributions of all those members of our community who have long and difficult battles is something truly worthy of acknowledgement and celebration!