Community
24 April, 2026
Upcoming public meeting for Jaycee Park lease
COMMUNITY members interested in a new proposal for Jaycee Park and Sunnyside House in Camperdown are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, April 30 at Jaycee Park from 10am.
Camperdown aged-care facility Sunnyside House has approached Corangamite Shire Council with a proposal to lease Jaycee Park in Manifold Street, Camperdown.
Sunnyside is planning to expand with 16 new dementia care beds and a community wellbeing centre.
The expansion requires additional car parking and upgraded fire services, and Sunnyside has proposed locating these services on part of Jaycee Park.
The playground in Jaycee Park will remain accessible to the public under the proposed arrangement.
Sunnyside House chief executive officer Jo Forrest said Sunnyside House is currently undertaking feasibility studies for the expansion.
“To support this potential development, increased car parking and upgraded emergency services access are being investigated, including the possible use of a portion – approximately 30 per cent – of Jaycee Park adjacent to the existing facility for these services,” she said.
Corangamite Shire Council has asked local residents to share their ideas about an expansion proposal by Sunnyside House.
Mayor councillor Kate Makin said council wanted to hear from the community before making any decisions.
“If approved, the new beds and wellbeing centre would be built on the existing Sunnyside House site, with parking and fire services to be located in the park,” she said.
“Almost half the shire’s population is expected to be over 55 by 2031 which calls for long-term planning to meet the community’s future needs.
“But parks and open spaces are really important for the health and wellbeing of the whole community.
“Sunnyside House has said it is willing to work closely with council on how Jaycee Park is looked after in the future.”
Cr Makin said one option for the lease was for Sunnyside House to manage and maintain the land, which would remain under council ownership.
“After consultation, council will review the community’s views and decide whether to support the proposed lease of part of Jaycee Park,” she said.
Community members can also provide their feedback online at conversations.corangamite.vic.gov.au/jaycee-park until 5pm on Thursday, May 7.