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Nearing Completion –Sassafras Village Green upgrades

31 October 2025

Phase one of the Village Green updates are complete. The fencing has been removed from the front half of the Green, allowing for access to the RSL memorial.

As part of works, the cenotaph has received a new backdrop, designed in partnership with the local RSL. The final planting around the enhanced memorial will be completed in time for the Remembrance Day service on November 11, 2025.

The beloved community brickwork path has been widened to allow for ease of access, the former rotunda has been removed, and the swinging park benches have been relocated to Birdsland Reserve, Belgrave Heights.

The remaining works include the installation of an architectural node, or gathering space, which forms a significant part of the ngurrak barring| RidgeWalk project. The space will provide a shelter for community events and enjoyment. A play structure will also be included.

Sassafras falls along the ‘Community’ theme of ngurrak barring.

‘Community holds special meaning to many First Peoples. These Mother and Child structures are representative of the nurturing, strength, shelter and guidance community provides; the forms taking on the character of a weaving and unfurling fern, representing the unbreakable connection between community, culture and Country.” – designer statement

The ngurrak barring Architectural Nodes are collaborative explorations of the themes of the walk through an Indigenous lens, crafted by First Peoples design studios, Djinjama and COLA Studio.

It is anticipated the remaining works will be completed by December, 2025.

It is exciting to see community members already enjoy the upgraded space. We appreciate your patience and look forward to revitalising this space for the community to enjoy.

For more details about the project, visit: https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ridgewalk

If you have any questions about the works, please contact the ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk Team at ridgewalk@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

For information on the Sassafras public toilet upgrades, please contact majorprojects@yarraranges.vic.gov.au