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 Parks and Playgrounds newsletter
There's lots happening in our Parks and Playgrounds at the moment!
The end of the financial year sees many of our playground projects completed or nearing completion.
The new financial year brings a new set of projects that we'll either be planning for construction or initiating the design process.
There are also a number of issue-specific projects we'd like to keep you informed about.
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| Gully Road North Reserve | Seacliff Park
The playground has been upgraded to include sand and water play, a spinner, basket swing and a large climbing net connected to a slide. There's also a sports zone with 3 on 3 basketball, netball ring and integrated cricket pitch.
Picnic facilities, a toilet and improved accessibility makes this a great reserve to enjoy with the whole family.
Find out more on our website at:
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The upgrade of this playground includes a large undercover climbing net in a sandpit which is linked to a rocky water play area.
Climb the rocks or the logs to take a ride down the mound slide. Swing in the basket swing or twirl around in the spinning cup.
There is also a picnic table, a BBQ, seating and a drinking fountain.
A number of trees have been planted that will provide further shade in the future.
Find out more on our website at:
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Breakout Creek Reserve | Glengowrie
Breakout Creek Reserve is a local playground that was upgraded in 2018 (opened 20 April 2018).
The reserve features a mini bike circuit, nature play elements, a basket swing and a multistation with a climbing wall, climbing net and slide. There are established tress which provide a shady setting, along with a picnic table and drinking fountain.
Find out more at:
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Clare Avenue Reserve | Sheidow Park
This upgraded playground features a rotanet which the kids will love climbing and spinning around on.
There's also a mound slide, timber springer, timber seesaw, basket swing and a grassed kick-about area. Nature play lovers will enjoy clambering on the logs and rock in the play area.
Find out more on our website at:
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Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground |
Park Holme
In a South Australian first, a new Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground in Park Holme is due to open August 2018.
It has been designed to cater for all ages and abilities and includes elements for a broad range of disabilities.
Consideration has been given to children who may have mobility issues, vision / hearing impairments and spectrum disorders such as autism.
Find out more on our website at:
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The new reserve will feature a water play area, nature play elements, a multistation and quad swing.
Older children will enjoy the 3 on 3 basketball court, netball ring and grassy kick about area.
Social facilities will include an accessible BBQ, shelter, picnic table and seating.
Find out more on our website at:
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Hazelmere Road Reserve | Dog Park | Glengowrie
On 26 June 2018 Council endorsed the upgrade to Hazelmere Road Reserve to officially make it a dog park.
concept plan for an upgrade of the informal dog park at Hazelmere Road Reserve.
We'll be on-site to talk to people about the concept in the coming weeks - follow us on Facebook.
View the concept plan on our website at:
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Oaklands Reserve |
Oaklands Recreation Plaza Stage 2 |
Oaklands Park
Work commenced in April 2018 on the the second stage of the Oaklands Recreation Plaza. Key features of Stage 2 include:
Sports Facilities:
Trike track, s
kate mounds and r
etention of the basketball court.
Social Facilities:
Picnic table, shelter, bench seating, iconic r
otunda for events, a
mphitheatre seating and
Irrigated turf area for events.
Site Works:
Stormwater works.
Find out more on our website at:
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Oaklands Reserve |
Oaklands Estate Reserve |
Oaklands Park
Construction for this project will commence in the 2018/19 financial year.
The playground will feature natural play elements such as water play and timber equipment and log seating.
The amphiteatre will be refurbished, existing vineyard retained and the biodiversity corridor protected.
Find out more on our website at:
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The playground will feature a 3m tubular slide down the hill, 5-way swing and climbing net structure. There will also be a number of static fitness equipment stations.
Social facilities will include shelters, picnic tables, BBQs and seating, along with addition of trees to provide shade as they grow.
Find out more on our website at:
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Woodforde Family Reserve | Park Holme
The 6 tennis courts have been replaced with 4 multi-use courts (netball and tennis) with upgraded lighting, fencing, court surfaces and clubroom facilities.
Work on the playground will be completed in July 2018 and
will feature a multistation with slide, climbing net, bridge and spiral fireman's pole. There will also be a set of swings and two springers.
Picnic table, seating and accessible hard-surface paths are also being installed.
Find out more on our website at:
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As part of the Playground Framework Works Program we consulted and designed 4 playgrounds during FY2017/2018.
These playgrounds will be built through FY2018/2019:
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2018/19 New Playgrounds | Design & Consultation Phase
As part of the
Playground Framework we will be commencing the concept design and consultation for new playgrounds in the City of Marion. They are:
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As part of the
Playground Framework, the playground at Central Avenue Reserve was scheduled to commence the upgrade process in 2018/19.
At the 26 June 2018 General Council meeting, Council supported additional community consultation to seek feedback about whether the playground should be situated at Central Avenue Reserve or Fryer Street Reserve.
Concurrently, Council will also seek feedback regarding the potential closure of Central Avenue withing the extents of the reserve.
We will be initiating community engagement in the coming months so you can have your say about the two options.
You can view the report on our website*:
*minutes will be published midday 29 June 2018
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On 12 December 2017 Council endorsed the Playground Shade Program.
These reserves have had shade sails erected and/or additional trees planted.
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Council endorsed the Open Space Policy on 24 January 2017.
The policy sets the principles and framework to guide the provision, development and management of accessible and diverse open spaces in order to improve sustainable environmental outcomes and our community's individual and collective health and well-being.
We are currently developing a 10 year Open Space Program in line with the policy.
Find out more on our website:
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As part of the Playground Framework, Council has reviewed the provision of playgrounds to ensure an equitable and sustainable provision of innovative, safe and high quality playgrounds.
Following consultation in April 2018, a number of playgrounds were endorsed for removal.
The playgrounds that will be removed and the sites landscaped are:
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