Sandover Drive Reserve Upgrade Consultation Closes Ahead of Equipment Rollout

Hume City Council sought community feedback on the draft concept plan for the Sandover Drive Reserve upgrade in Roxburgh Park. The plan includes new play equipment such as a triple swing, seesaw rocker and nature play elements. The consultation closed on 28 June 2026.

The closure follows a period of input from residents in a precinct where open space remains limited due to creek corridors and utility easements. Roxburgh Park has a multi-cultural community that includes high numbers of Iraqi and Turkish residents who use local reserves for recreation.

Timeline for Local Projects

A separate pavilion upgrade and expansion at Lakeside Reserve remains on track after funding from a 500000 Labor Government investment and 1.75 million from Hume City Council. Work was underway with completion projected for early 2026 to support the Roxburgh Park Football Netball Club and local cricket club. Residents near these sites may notice construction activity and subsequent use of the upgraded facilities once work finishes.

The Roxburgh Park Primary School operates as a Community Hub on Almands Avenue. This location provides an existing point for community activities that could connect with reserve improvements in the area.

Next Steps for Residents

With the Sandover Drive Reserve consultation now closed, the council will review submissions before any final decisions on the concept plan. Residents can monitor the participate.hume.vic.gov.au site for updates on when installation of the proposed play equipment might begin. The limited open space in the precinct means any new equipment at Sandover Drive Reserve would add to available recreation options for families and community groups.

Local services such as those based at the Community Hub on Almands Avenue may see increased use once reserve upgrades are complete. The combination of the closed consultation and the Lakeside Reserve pavilion work indicates a period of project advancement that directly affects daily access to outdoor spaces in Roxburgh Park.