Design Quarterly
The Minoru Lakes Park in Richmond’s city centre has officially reopened, following a major renewal to create a more modern and welcoming environment.
“For the past four decades, the Minoru Lakes Park has been an important and popular location for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy nature in the middle of our growing city,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “The renewal of the lake and park, while necessitated by infrastructure issues, has resulted in an even more inviting location that is welcoming to people of all ages as well as an abundance of flora and fauna.”
The Minoru Lakes Renewal Project, which began in 2022, was initiated due to issues with the lake and surrounding amenities. The redesigned area includes a deeper pond that has been designed to improve water quality, reduce water loss, and create new habitats for birds, plants and other species that rely on aquatic environments for food and shelter. …