The Pioneer Reserve Picnic Shelter, on the corner of St Helena Road, Greensborough is a tribute to the district’s pioneers and it was built as a joint project by the Shire of Diamond Valley and the Nillumbik Historical Society. The bluestone was recovered from the southern arch of Greensborough’s first Plenty River bridge built in 1860 adjacent to this site. It was opened by the Shire President Councillor Michael Chick 26th November, 1978. The roof was later replaced with iron.
It has since been recognised as a local place of significance by the City of Banyule and is listed in the Victorian Heritage Database.
In August 2019 Council proposed to demolish the bluestone structure and other structures in Pioneer Reserve. No objections were received as part of the public notification. In February 2020, the shelter was noted to be dismantled.
Photo: Reflections of Diamond Valley, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 1978
Source: City of Banyule Ordinary Minutes 26 August 2019
