Mater Street Park
A new pocket park in the heart of Collingwood will create more green space and opportunities to play, socialise and relax.
Creating more green space where it's needed most
We're transforming part of Mater Street and a recently acquired parcel of land (the former Salvation Army site) into a new pocket park, creating a welcoming green space for residents, workers and visitors right in the heart of Collingwood.
With limited open space in Collingwood and a growing population, the project will convert underutilised road reserve and vacant land into a vibrant community space with new trees, landscaping, seating, barbeque and shelter and opportunities to play, socialise and relax.
The pocket park will include:
- a recreational play frame and scooter track
- seating, picnic tables & a BBQ area with shelter
- increased shade and lawn areas
- tree planting and garden beds
- bike racks and bike repair station.
The new park will also contribute to urban cooling, increased tree canopy and a more climate-resilient Collingwood.
Concept designs
Tender advertisement: August 2026
Tender evaluation and award: September to December 2026
Construction commencement: February 2027
Major construction works: March to May 2027
Project completion: May to June 2027