Address:
Main Outfall Sewer (MOS) reserve, along the Federation Trail shared path from Werribee through to Laverton
Phase:
In Progress / Under Construction
Greening the Pipeline

We’re transforming the heritage listed MOS pipeline reserve, along the Federation Trail bike path, into parkland and community space for Melbourne’s growing west.

The project is organised into nine zones, with much of the transformation occurring inside Wyndham City. From Werribee to the City, more trees, parkland, community event spaces, play spaces, and community gardens are being created to improve liveability and sustainability for decades to come.

Greening the Pipeline is a collaborative alliance between Wyndham City Council, Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the Department of Transport and Traditional Owners, supported by Greening the West.

Wyndham City Council is working with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation to ensure Traditional Owner interests and values are embedded into park design and creation.

The project is funded by the Victorian Government through the Suburban Parks Program and More Trees for a Cooler Greener West, Greater Western Water’s Stormwater Harvesting Partnership fund and Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers program.

Budget:

Funding from the Victorian Government Department of Land, Water & Planning (DELWP):

  • Suburban Parks Program - $8M
  • Integrated Water Management Grant - $1M
  • More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West (Phase 2) – 19,050 tubestock and an additional 2,400 with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

Funding from Greater Western Water - Stormwater Harvesting partnership fund- $1M

Funding from Melbourne Water - Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers Program - $300k

Key Milestones

Greening the Pipeline - Zone Map

What is the Main Outfall Sewer?

The Main Outfall Sewer (MOS) was built in the 1890s to improve the health of Melbourne. For nearly 100 years, it transferred the majority of Melbourne’s sewage for treatment until 1993. 

In 2005, VicRoads built the Federation Trail for cyclists and pedestrians along the MOS reserve land.

Federation Trail Improvements and Detours

Walkers and riders, the Federation Trail is now open. There are new solar lights along the new Federation Trail between Forsyth Road and the Skeleton Creek Bridge, which now makes it accessible in the evenings.

Federation Trail Improvements and Detours

Temporary fencing will remain in place along certain sections of the trail until the end of January 2025, as final works are completed.

Why is this happening?

We are upgrading and realigning the Federation Trail to a new concrete surface putting in new solar path lighting, new line marking, cycle repair stations, planting over 20,000 new trees.

Zone 5 - Community Education shelter

The Greening the Pipeline Community Education Shelter is set to open in late January 2025, offering residents and visitors an exciting new space to explore. Nestled in Zone 5, Truganina, along the Federation Trail, this shelter serves as a rest stop for cyclists, a hub for community learning, and a spot to soak in spectacular 360-degree views.

Positioned between Skeleton Creek and Forsyth Road, the shelter highlights the area's rich history and natural beauty. Educational signage will tell the story of the Main Outfall Sewer (MOS), a monumental 1890s engineering achievement listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Visitors can learn how this historical infrastructure has been transformed into a vibrant Integrated Water Management asset, fostering liveability and community wellbeing through the Greening the Pipeline initiative.

Surrounded by terraced seating, shaded spaces, and urban forest plantings, the shelter offers easy access to nearby features like the Boulder Amphitheatre, Skeleton Creek Aqueduct, and a new Community Garden. It’s a perfect destination for walkers, cyclists, and families seeking to connect with history, nature, and the local community.

Stay tuned for more updates in early 2025.

Zone 5 Parkland

Zone 5 West: Forsyth Road to Skeleton Creek Bridge
Work in Zone 5 West began in 2022 and marks the first stage of the Zone 5development. Spanning Forsyth Road to Skeleton Creek, the upgrades include:

  • Extensive landscaping and tree planting
  • A revamped Federation Trail now open to the public
  • A new community garden
  • An educational lookout
  • An amphitheatre at Skeleton Creek (currently under construction)

Temporary fencing will remain along sections of the trail until the end of January 2025, as final works are completed.

Zone 5 East: Forsyth Road to Sayers Road
This area will be upgraded to feature:

  • Landscaping and irrigated garden beds for urban cooling
  • Improved Federation Trail access
  • New play spaces and a kick-a-bout lawn areas

Recent enhancements include the removal of old fencing near Forsyth Road, creating a more open and seamless north-south connection. This area now features 8 custom granite stone seats nestled among existing trees for rest stops along the trail.

By the end of 2023, 30 granite stone seats were installed throughout Zone 5 East, adding even more rest areas for walkers and cyclists. To date, over 21,600 trees and 21,500 plants havebeen introduced across both Zone 5 West and East, with more planting underway to further enrich these spaces.

Arndell Park Stormwater Harvesting System

Construction has commenced on the first stage of Greening the Pipeline inside Zone 5. We are building a 22-megalitre stormwater harvesting system to provide a sustainable source of irrigation for new parkland.

Construction of the stormwater harvesting and irrigation system will provide a sustainable water source for the area and allow for more accessible, green open spaces and provide urban cooling to help address climate change challenges for communities in Melbourne’s west.

Pilot Park in Williams Landing

The first park of the long-term Greening the Pipeline project, Pilot Park, was built along 100 metres of the reserve at Williams Landing. The park showcases the potential of creating a green linear parkland that takes a more holistic approach to water management.

The project was led by Melbourne Water and supported by Wyndham City Council, City West Water and VicRoads, with a significant funding contribution by the Victorian Government. Construction of the park commenced in December 2016 and was completed in April 2017.

Zone 4 Active Transport Link

Concept Plans were developed and community consultation undertaken on the plans in 2023. Following community feedback, financing of Zone 4 is now being sought. This 1.8km section is expected to include:

  • planting of trees
  • New connecting Shared Use Path Federation Trail connection
  • native grasslands
  • passive rain garden
  • aqueduct deck/mesh walk
  • bicycle repair station
  • seating

Zone 9 – Brooklyn Gateway

Zone 9 is mostly within areas covered by Brimbank City Council and Hobson Bay City Council.

The section between Millers Road and Little Boundary Road in Brooklyn,  is managed by Hobson Bay City Council.

Works are underway to beautify the section and are expected to be completed in early 2024.

For more information visit: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Current-projects/Parks-Foreshore-Proj…

Learn More

Keep up to date with Wyndham City’s capital works projects by visiting the Capital Works Dashboard at https://digital.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworks. If you are a local resident, you can type in your home address to view the status of the works for Greening the Pipeline and other projects Wyndham City is delivering around you.

For more information about upcoming community consultation: https://theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/greening-pipeline

For more information about Greening the Pipeline:

Watch a video about this project:

https://youtu.be/mrmfFnZZmck

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