On 18 March 2020 the Council resolved to trial the use of Gasworks Arts Park by Albert Park College during recess (11 to 11.20 am) and lunchtime (12.20 to 1.10 pm). You can read the details of the Council resolution here.
The trial is now underway until the end of 2020 and a licence agreement is currently in place between Council and Albert Park College outlining the terms of use. The licence agreement includes the following conditions, as per the Council resolution:
- the licence does not provide for exclusive use to the school
- the licence covers the defined area in Gasworks Arts Park as per the Victorian Government Gazettal, maintaining the majority of the park for other park uses
- the licence restricts access to lunchtime and recess periods only
- the licence requires that appropriate teacher supervision be in place at all times
- the licence prohibits sporting games or the use of sporting equipment
- the licence requires appropriate public liability insurance to be in place
- the licence includes requirements for the school to reimburse Council for any maintenance works required due to school use
- the licence stipulates that the public amenities within the Gasworks Theatre and Café complex are not to be utilised by the school
- the licence has an end date of no later than 31 December 2020.
During the trial there are no restrictions on community use of Gasworks Arts Park. Albert Park College is working with Council to reduce any potential impacts on the park or other park users.
Feedback
We encourage you to provide us feedback on the trial use of Gasworks Arts Park. You can email us directly at [email protected]. Please address concerns regarding students behaviour directly with the teachers on duty or by contacting Albert Park College on 9865 9060.
