Expansion of Pakington Street Reserve - Stage 2
We're committed to providing our local community with greater access to safe and accessible public open space. That's why we're upgrading Pakington Street Reserve to cater for increased usage for the whole community.
Location
49, 49a and 51 Pakington Street, St Kilda
Cost
$800,000 Construction Cost. The project is supported by the Victorian Government
Milestones
- 49a and 51 Pakington Street dwelling demolition31 Jan 2026
- Concept Design Complete30 Jun 2026
- Irrigation and Turfing18 Aug 2026
- Stage 2 Community Engagement31 Jul 2026
- Detailed Design Complete30 Sep 2026
- Construction Commences9 Aug 2027
- Construction Complete29 Oct 2027
Why are we doing this?
We are looking to expand the availability of public open space in the Balaclava and St Kilda areas to provide residents and visitors more opportunities to engage in green open space.
Council’s Places for People: Public Space Strategy 2022 – 2032 identified Pakington Street Reserve as a park that needs to be expanded due to the lack of open space in Balaclava.
This Project is supported by the Victorian Government.
The impact
Upgrading the park will ensure continued support of a diverse range of uses and functions, while providing a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical, social and mental health of the community.
Objectives
Community Consultation
Stage 1
- Community consultation for Stage 1 was undertaken on the project in at the end of 2023.
Stage 2
- Phase 1 of community consultation for Stage 2 Expansion of Pakington Street Reserve was undertaken within the Small Parks Program Engagement in May 2025.
- Phase 2 of community consultation for Stage 2 has been completed (undertaken in August 2026) via Council's Have Your Say Page here: Expanding Pakington Street Reserve in St Kilda | Have Your Say Port Phillip
Contact us
The Open Space Project Delivery team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6777