What a view! Seaford Wetlands platform delivers

Published on 11 November 2024

Panoramic views across Seaford Wetlands, quiet space to reflect and relax, and information about some of the birds that you might catch a glimpse of during your visit, are just some of the features of the new Seaford Wetlands viewing platform accessible from Austin Road.

The platform is part of the $5 million Seaford Wetlands Rejuvenation Project being delivered by Council as part of the Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program. The project is focused on protecting the precious wetlands, while sensitively upgrading community facilities.

The three-level accessible platform is DDA compliant, features interpretative signage about native flora and fauna, and is set back slightly away from the wetlands (than the previous platform) to reduce impact on the natural environment, while providing a better view.

As part of the project, the shared user path (SUP) connecting to the platform at Austin Road was realigned and purpose-built to provide a safer and more stable rider and walker experience and better access to the new ramps for people in wheelchairs. New bike hoops, a new accessible drinking fountain, and additional carefully selected vegetation complement the new platform.

This is the second major project delivered by Council as part of the wetlands project. Earlier this year we opened the beautiful new pedestrian and cycling bridge across Kananook Creek near the Melbourne Water pump station. The final part of the project, way finding signage designed to enhance the natural environment and allow visitors to take part in a self-guided tour around the site, is also being installed across the wetlands in the final months of 2024. More information visit https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Things-To-Do/Parks-and-Reserves/Seaford/Seaford-Wetlands