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                    Enterprize Park is open – a taste of what Greenline will deliver

                    Media release, Friday 8 April 2022
                    The new look Enterprize Park is open to the public following major works to make the north bank of the Yarra River – Birrarung more accessible and enjoyable.

                    Lord Mayor Sally Capp said locals and visitors can now enjoy an extra 1,000 square meters of lush, green lawn – almost the size of one Olympic swimming pool – with quality views and better access along the river.        

                    "Seating along the river's edge, more space, better pathways and wider stairways will make this a space where family and friends can be active or come to unwind," the Lord Mayor said.    

                    "We're proud to say this project supported up to 50 local jobs during construction – keeping many people in work throughout this challenging period."         

                    The upgrade of Enterprize Park marks the first milestone of Greenline, which will deliver an uninterrupted journey from the MCG to Docklands – attracting visitors and investment.    

                    The improvements also enhance the area as a significant piece of Aboriginal history and identity.   

                    "Enterprize Park was once a gathering place for Aboriginal people and its connection with our First Nations people is profound," the Lord Mayor said.        

                    "The park now offers our diverse community with an honest and respectful representation of what this space once was."  

                    Growing indigenous vegetation and improving this sense of belonging will ensure the area can act as a meeting place for Aboriginal cultural tours into the future.    

                    Environment Portfolio Lead, Councillor Rohan Leppert, said the improvements are huge step towards repositioning the Yarra River – Birrarung as a centerpiece of Melbourne's culture and livability.  

                    "Our vision of a greener, more sustainable Melbourne is becoming a reality. Enterprize Park is just one of many projects which will reinvigorate the north bank of the river," Cr Leppert said.      

                    "It will attract people as well as new forms of wildlife – fostering a vibrant, sustainable river-front ecosystem."     

                    Immigration Museum General Manager Rohini Kappadath said the upgrades breathe new life into one of Melbourne's most important, yet relatively unknown, historical precincts, of which the Immigration Museum is proudly a part.   

                    "The area now showcases a re-emerging of the traditional environment and a tribute to First Peoples," Ms Kappadath said.   

                    "The upgrade creates a new, more accessible, and inclusive place for community to get together and spend time in the city beside the river."     

                    In line with the City of Melbourne's Yarra River – Birrarung Strategy, Enterprize Park is one of many projects being delivered by Council in 2022. For more information visit https://participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/city-river-strategy.  

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