Seaford Wetlands Viewing platform, shelter, and SUP realignment

Completed: September 2024

Residents and visitors can now enjoy even better views of Seaford Wetlands and the many species of flora and fauna that call the wetlands home. 

The new three-level, accessible shelter and viewing platform replaces an old platform at Austin Road, Seaford and was constructed in accordance with Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) requirements. 

The platform upgrade also incorporates an accessible drinking fountain, bike hoops, new carefully selected plantings, realigned path to safely connect to the new shelter and platform ramp. Six interpretative signs with information about the wetlands, its environmental and heritage value and the flora and fauna within the wetlands will also be included in the project in 2025.

The new platform is set back slightly away from the wetlands than the previous shelter to reduce impact on the natural environment, while providing a better view. 

As part for the project, the shared user path (SUP) connecting to the platform at Austin Road was also 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.

The project was stage two of the Seaford Wetlands Rejuvenation Project which is part of the Victorian Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program to create more than 6,500 hectares of new and upgraded parks and trails across Melbourne’s outer suburbs.