By Jack O’Shea-AyresThe future of the Melton Weir family picnic area has come under the spotlight, with community advocates calling for the ageing facility to be saved rather than decommissioned. However, a Southern Rural Water spokesperson told Star Weekly SRW supports council’s decision to decommission the current family picnic area. “We support decommissioning the existing picnic facilities and play area at Melton Reservoir,” the spokesperson said. Melton MP Steve McGhie said he hopes for plans to be made to keep and upgrade the neglected picnic area. “I think it is important that communities have access to public space like the picnic area.