Project description

The park is being delivered in stages, with exciting features currently being delivered as part of Stage 1, including:

• An incredible multi-level playground with a variety of play zones and experiences including two 20m-long embankment slides. This play space will cater for a wide variety of ages from the very young to adventurous adults.
• Cardinia Shire’s first purpose-built Parkour Zone will incorporate a mixture of obstacles of different heights, angles and shapes. This space will allow users of all ages and abilities to create their own moves and motion through the space.
• Fitness stairs and equipment – The community’s desire for running stairs for fitness purposes has been recognised after the community consultation and has been incorporated into the design of Torongo Park. The fitness appeal of this park is also enhanced by the 1km loop track which runs around the hillside incorporating two exercise equipment stations along the way.
• A lookout from the top of the hillside will allow the community to appreciate the amazing views over the southern part of the Shire and out to Western Port.
• A dedicated dog off leash area, where both people and pooches can enjoy social interaction and experiencing the outdoors together.
• Public toilets and picnic facilities will be constructed at the central plaza area.  There will also be shelters and seating provided in the play spaces and dog off leash area.
• A wetland area

Pending future pending, the next stages of construction may include a regional-level skate park, mountain boarding tracks and a cafe.

Funding

This project is supported and funded by:

• Cardinia Shire Council
• Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund
• Victorian Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program
• Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.

Progress update

Stage 1 construction is on track, and the park will be officially opening in late December 2024.

Warrandale Industries is appointed as the head contractor for Stage 1 works.

In progress – under construction

• The unique two-level restroom facility is now under construction and will service the split–level design of the playspaces.
• The construction of the dog off leash area is almost complete
• Landscaping is in full swing with most planting complete and plants and lawn areas starting to establish.
• The onsite carpark is being completed and will include over 130 spaces. Overflow parking is also being incorporated ahead of the opening.
• The colourful rubber surface is being installed between the amazing 20m long embankment slides.

Recently completed works

• The concrete footpath and trail network
• Fitness equipment
• Shelters and BBQs
• The playground equipment installation

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Stage 2 planning- skate park design

Council has partnered with Convic, the skate park design experts to design and develop the new Regional Skate Park at Officer District Park.

The design being prepared has been informed by the community feedback received to date.  Further community engagement will occur once funding is secured.

EOI for drink & ice-cream trucks

Council is offering two exclusive site-specific roadside trading permits to one coffee or drink truck and one ice-cream truck, who are interested in operating inside this park from 18 December 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 8 December 2024 at 5pm.

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, or for more information, please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/EOI-Officer-Park

Previous naming consultation

In May 2024, Council invited the community to have their say on a new name for Officer District Park.

In partnership with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and around 200 local Koori Kids, 6 indigenous names were developed and put forward as potential new names for the landmark park.

‘Torongo’ was chosen as the preferred name by the broader community.

Read more about previous community consultation