Help us save our park
We are fighting to save our park for poor council planning decisions by providing factual information to the public
About the group
We are a group of local residents united by a shared commitment to protecting the integrity, beauty, and long-term sustainability of Wilson Botanical Park. For generations, this unique natural space has been a place for families, walkers, nature-lovers, and the wider Casey community to enjoy and we believe it deserves thoughtful, responsible planning that preserves its character for the future.
Our group formed in response to growing concerns about poor planning decisions proposed by Casey Council, decisions that we believe could negatively impact the park’s environment, visitor experience, and ecological value. We are not opposed to improvement or progress — but we strongly believe that any changes must be genuine enhancements, based on community consultation, environmental respect, and long-term vision.
Our Mission
To advocate for transparent, community-driven planning for Wilson Botanical Park
To ensure that development decisions prioritise the environmental, cultural, and recreational value of the gardens
To give residents a unified voice in Council discussions and planning processes
To protect the park so it remains a safe, natural, and welcoming place for everyone
What We Stand For
We stand for accountability, sustainable planning, and the belief that public spaces belong to the people who use and cherish them. Our aim is to work collaboratively, not against progress, but towards better planning outcomes that reflect the needs and values of our community.
Get Involved
We welcome all residents who care about the future of Wilson Botanical Park. Together, we can ensure decisions are made responsibly and with genuine community input.
Our important causes
wildlife
What we stand to lose
greenspaces
pathways and roads
The proposed car park site issues
How can a carpark be placed in such a poorly chosen location
Keep your self informed!
Wilson Botanical Park belongs to all of us — and the future of this treasured community space is being shaped right now. Casey Council is progressing with planning decisions that could permanently alter the character, environment, and accessibility of the gardens. Before any changes are made, every resident deserves to know the full facts.
We urge all community members to stay informed, ask questions, and understand exactly what is being proposed. Don’t rely on rumours or assumptions
Look at the evidence, read the planning documents, and know what’s at stake.
Your voice has power. Your knowledge is your influence. And together, we can ensure that Wilson Botanical Park is protected through responsible, transparent, and community-minded planning.
📢 Take action today:
Learn the facts behind the Council’s proposals
Share information with neighbors, friends, and local groups
Ask the Council for clarity, transparency, and proper community consultation
Stand with fellow residents in advocating for decisions that respect our park
The more informed we are, the stronger we stand. Help protect the future of Wilson Botanical Park, stay informed and make your voice heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The council has proposed an "overflow" "temporary" "events" carpark at the top of Kramer drive, a narrow residential street resembling a court, where the park gate is situated, whilst ignoring their own masterplan and internal recommendations to not progress with this car park. Opening hours of the proposed carpark stretch to include event days and nights, weekends, weekdays, school holidays, public holidays, daylight saving hours - so it seems virtually all the time!
The council is ignoring the rate payers, locals and THEIR OWN ADVICE!
In recent community consultation a majority voted against the proposed car park site & 99% or local residents voted against it.
the council in their own evaluation stated "While the undersupply of car parking is an ongoing issue that will need to be resolved, progression of the current proposal will not be pursued"
So every one must ask the question, why are they progressing with the car park?
In developing this master plan, Council aims to:
• Effective management of the Park with a focus on collaboration, integration and
engagement.
• Recognise and celebrate the Park’s history and culture, including it’s change from
indigenous lands to farming to quarry to botanic gardens and parkland.
• Support the conservation and enhancement of natural parkland features and
landscapes.
• Enhance community use and visitor experience of the Park
• Provide an opportunity for the community to engage with the future of the Park.
• Implement principles of Universal Design, Environmentally Sustainable Design, Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design, urban design, gender equity and the
impacts of climate change.
• Align with Council’s Community Vision to become a more connected, bold and
resilient community, and the strategic objectives of our Council Plan and
Organisational Strategy
please email us if you wish to have a copy of the redacted (redacted by council) master plan
email your local councilor advising them to listen to the locals and rate payers, call them to ask questions and verify those answer!
Email us saveourparkberwick@gmail.com to better understand the current situation or to get more information/documentation