Stanley Street Reserve Playground Community Consultation Findings June 2020

Stanley Street Reserve Playground

Community Consultation Findings

June 2020

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1. Introduction
This report summarises community consultation on the draft concept plan for development at Stanley
Street Reserve, Glengowrie.

The playground at the reserve was installed in 1995 and facilities include a multistation playground, slide,
swings, seesaw, a tennis court, picnic tables, a barbeque and seating. Stanley Street Reserve playground
has reached its useful life expectancy and is in need of an upgrade.

Lighting across all reserves will be audited in the new financial year. A program to change to LED lights
and plans to add additional lighting will be considered following the audit.

2. Consultation Program
Engagement occurred to inform community members of the draft concept plan for Stanley Street Reserve
and to seek their feedback on the design. The consultation survey was open for 3 weeks from 29 April 2020
to 20 May 2020.
The survey was made available online at makingmarion.com.au/stanley-street-reserve
Residents were informed about the survey in the following ways:
 • Flyer - A hard copy postcard was delivered to approximately 840 households within roughly
 400m2 radius of the reserve outlining the period of consultation.
 • Onsite sign - An onsite sign was installed at the reserve promoting the Making Marion link and
 consultation deadline.
 • Social Media - Social media posts were placed on the City of Marion Facebook page.
 The details are:
 o An unpaid post went out on 11 May reaching approximately 9,222 people with 116 likes,
 71 comments and 10 shares.
 o A paid post went out on 14 May at a cost of $92 to reach those located within 1km of the
 reserve (this is the smallest size to select). Reaching approximately 6,500 people. This
 paid promotion was a necessary step to aid consultation awareness and uptake due to
 coronavirus restrictions (Covid-19).
 • Onsite consultation was not held due to mandatory Federal government health restrictions for
 the coronavirus (Covid-19). Increased social media measures were used, including paid
 promotion, to ensure awareness whilst following strict public gathering measures.
3. Consultation Overview
Residents were invited to provide feedback on the draft concept plan for Stanley Street Reserve through
the online survey and quick poll tools via Making Marion.
In total, during this 3-week consultation period Council received:
 • 51 electronic votes via the Making Marion quick poll
 • 60 electronic responses to the Making Marion survey
 • 2 emails via the generic Council email addresses (ElectronicMail@marion.sa.gov.au and
 Council@marion.sa.gov.au). Both have been noted.
A full summary of all responses to each survey question, poll results and customer event feedback is
provided within this report. Responses have been listed as worded by the respondent. For privacy
reasons, respondents’ details have not been included.

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4. Consultation Findings
Overall, the draft concept plan for Stanley Street Reserve received positive comments and constructive
feedback. In summary:
 • A total of 560 visits were recorded to the project’s Making Marion web page where residents
 could access the Draft Concept Plan and postcard. Engagement tools included the quick poll
 system and the survey tool.
 • 51 responses to the quick poll were received.
 • 60 responses to the survey were received.
 • Please see below for the results of this survey. A hard copy of the survey can be found in
 Attachment 1.

5. Summary of feedback received
Refer to Attachment 3 for a summary of the feedback received. The table attached identifies some of the
concerns and items raised regarding the playground upgrade and how the feedback was considered when
finalising the concept design.

Quick Poll Results

Summary of results: A significant majority of residents (90%) are in support of the concept plan. The
feedback is positive and shows enthusiasm about the design being constructed. Those unsure or
unsatisfied with the plan mostly represent respondents with children in younger age groups. This has
been mitigated with younger playground options being catered to in the revised final design. Other
elements indicate the need for an education piece to residents of what is achievable within
neighbourhood playground service levels and budgets. Resolutions on equipment and facility requests
are detailed in the design response table.

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SURVEY RESULTS
Q1 What do you intend to use the upgraded reserve for?

Summary of results: Most residents (51 people) plan to use the playground. Two-thirds of the
respondents (35 people) intend to use the site for kick about games and nature play. Half of the
respondents (28 people) plan to use the reserve for picnics, along with general recreation and exercise
(27 people). Dog walking received the lowest number of votes (19 people) 3 on 3 basketball (20 people),
and relaxation/being amongst nature (22 people).

Overall, people place the most value on playground use for this reserve. Many indicate a preference for
green open space for kick about games. Picnic facilities will allow residents to extend their stay.

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Q2. Other
 • If outdoor exercise equipment were installed would be used on our walks in the neighbourhood (sic).
 • Soccer goals pleaseeeee (sic)
 • Note this park was always great for younger children ;the proposed scheme seems to change this ,I have grandchildren
 noted below and live 3 blocks away
 • Taking the grandchildren to play
 • Public toilet Fenced in play equipment for younger kids
 • Kids very excited about the basketball court
 • Tenis, (sic) BBQ
 • May consider joining tennis club, and use of the reserve facilities will make membership more attractive

Summary of results: These comments reference some grandchildren who would use the site. Examples of
other sports facilities include tennis courts, soccer goals, outdoor exercise equipment and basketball.
Toilets, fencing and a barbeque facilities were mentioned.

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Q3 If you have young children, what are their age groups?

Summary of results:
Children aged 0-3 years old (27 children) are the biggest demographic for this reserve. Half of the
residents have children aged 3-5 years old (25 children) and 5-12 years old (22 children).
Children aged 12 and over are the lowest age group demographic for this site.

This reserve reflects a strong need for baby and toddler equipment. The second-largest site users will be
kids of primary school age. The equipment selected must meet this need.

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Q4. Help us design a custom play piece. Select your top 3 favourite items for the
play structure. 1 = Favourite play element. 3 = 3rd best play element

Summary of results:
A tunnel slide is the most popular play piece. A climbing net and an open slide are the next most popular
items. The least preferred play pieces are a talk tube and a fireman’s pole.

Q5. Other
 • The talk tube may get blocked by sand or rubbish as I have seen in other playgrounds
 • Nature play
 • A ninja warrior type of playground equipment is popular with my grandchildren,climbing,swings,challenges all on
 softfall (sic)
 • Flying fox
 • In keeping with nature play, colours to be reflective of this
 • A seesaw or an in-ground trampoline.
 • Tunnels under a mount (sic) of grass
 • Would absolutely love a bmx track!!
 • 2 sets of swings. 2 baby swings side by side. A lot of parents have a toddler and a baby. Both need baby seat.
 • Set in ground mini trampolines
 • flying fox = 3
 • Swings - single ones
 • Sandpits
 • Sand and water area like Angus Neill Reserver – (sic)ground level trampolines (like glenelg foreshore) - pump bike track
 for kids younger than 6 - fenced in
 • please to stop kids/dogs leaving the park (sic)

Comments summary: Swings, sandpits and nature play are some of the suggestions presented. A flying
fox and BMX track, whilst they are great ideas, are untenable from a cost model point of view for
neighbourhood level playgrounds. It appears talk tubes can be blocked which should be monitored at
other sites. Fencing options could be investigated.

The final design will consider where elements of sand and nature play can be incorporated. A swing has
been included in the current design.

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Q6. Tell us what type of swing you prefer.

Summary of results: A majority of residents (54.5%) prefer a traditional swing. The remainder (45.5%)
have voted for a standard basket swing.

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Q7. Tell us what type of spinner you prefer.

Summary of results: Most residents prefer the carousel (62.3%) with a third (37.7%) choosing the
mushroom as the favourite spinner play element.

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Q8. Are you happy for the existing wooden post and rail boundary to be removed
and replaced with a garden bed? (Corner of Rosslyn Street and Livingstone Street).

Summary of results: An overwhelming majority (78%) of residents want the wooden post fence removed
in place of a garden bed. A tenth (8.5%) would not like it removed, the rest are unsure (13.6%).

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Q9. Do you support installing a community notice board at the reserve?

Summary of results: A large majority (76.3%) of residents support the addition of a community notice
board at the reserve. Of the remaining quarter, most vote no (16.9%) followed by unsure (6.8%)

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Q10. Overall, how satisfied are you with the proposed design?

Summary of results: Most residents (91.6%) are supportive of the proposed design.
This figure is a combined total of very satisfied (33.3%) and satisfied (58.3%). Less than a tenth are
dissatisfied (6.7%) and very dissatisfied (1.7%). Young age groups for play equipment and additional
sports equipment beyond the existing budget account for this dissatisfaction. Both items have been
addressed in the design response table.

Q11. Please tell us why?
 • Looks like it caters for different age group which is wonderful for grandchildren
 • Tunnel slide needs to be functional/decent height and not twisted so children do not bang into the side Needs to suit
 all ages Lots of climbing
 • Need an upgrade but believe some outdoor exercise equipment similar to what City of Cockburn Perth WA has
 installed. This link has similar equipment. https://aspace.com.au/product-
 category/fitness/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0K75jO6R6QIVFo6PCh0hDw0zEAMYASAAEgLufD_BwE&fwp_fitness_application
 _types=open-space
 • This is the closest playground to us and with young kids will be more enjoyable to have more things to play on and
 more shade as gets very hot on warmer days Think the mushroom carousel would only suit older kids
 whereas a normal carousel will accommodate all age groups
 • Great mix
 • So excited! This has been a long time coming! My kids are now 6 & 8 we cannot wait to have a new playground that can
 offer so much more than the current one!

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• With the increase of residents in the immediate area, the Reserve is well overdue for an upgrade which will suit all
 residents/families for many years to come. Bath Street reserve is enjoyable as it also has tennis courts and play
 equipment but also maintains a nice enclosed lawn area in which owners can allow pets to run around and play also.
• As a mother of 2 young children the nature play elements and interactive equipment would be very beneficial.
• Great upgrade! Very much overdue!
• I would love to have a park this good so close.
• It is not clear enough,( at that scale it is hard to read)be careful going too close to those large gums,they drop branches,
 the bike racks are in a silly spot
• I love the range of activities it will offer - basketball, tennis, soccer and cricket! Plus a playground. Also - shade is
 definitely needed - the playground at the moment gets way too hot in the summer and the slide faces west so is
 burning hot in the summer afternoons and is unusable. I see placement of the shade at the moment will help with this
 but ideally any slide should face East so it only gets morning sun.
• Very excited about the proposed design!
• It will be an improvement on what is there, with a combination of nature play and traditional playground equipment.
 Kids are excited about prospect of a bee hotel.
• Toilets would be very useful and make the reserve be used to the full because people don’t have to stay for a short
 time and rush home
• Generally looks good overall, just don't like the mushroom spinner as it will exclude quite a few children.
• Great to have access from Johnstone Street, particularly if you need to get a pram in there.
• It's good, but needs more for small children and maybe needs some form of separating the equipment for older kids(eg
 the 3x3 basketball and climbing wall) from that more suited to smaller children. The noticeboard I fear will be open to
 damage/graffiti etc by vandals who do tend to visit the area.
• I think it looks great and because I live across the road, I will be there most days.
• Please replace the existing footpath that runs along side the tennis court between the north and south sections of the
 park. 2 Could you provide a walking circuit around all four sides of the southern section of the park please Could you
 please ensure this is a dog friendly park with secure fencing so small dogs can be allowed off leash.
• Key elements for all ages. I would like to see a netball goal & AFL to support an Australian play space. I appreciate there
 may not be space for AFL goals but something for Marion to consider (young child size)
• The play equipment looks good on the whole, but there should be plans to include a toilet. Young children aren't able
 to stay for long at sites without a toilet, and this is always mentioned in playground reviews and blogs. Not having them
 will put a lot of people off. Also, have the rules for dog walkers been considered? Could dogs be restricted to the
 Southern side so they're not near the kids on the play equipment?
• The existing playground is the only playground in my local area (5044Glengowrie) that is suitable for young toddlers. It
 is safe for my children to play unassisted. I am concerned that the new designs are again aimed at older children (6+).
 This is such a pity as having such a nice age appropriate park so local to my family was one of the selling points for
 buying/living in Glengowrie. Also, is this playground gated? With young toddlers aged 1.5-3 this is super important that
 the play space is safe not only from children running out onto the road, but also to stop dogs/off leash animals from
 coming into the play space
• A toddler play area would be great. Something they can climb on without needing parents help to get up on to it. Not
 too high off the ground but still challenging enough for them to practice new skills
• It looks great. Although a bike track of some sort would be a real treat!
• The playground and surrounding area really needs an upgrade. We greatly support the proposal.
• Ground supposed to be installed with soft materials to protect children’s safety, rather than rough mulch. More nature
 wooden play should be installed. Current playground has no shade anytime of the day, playground should have sun
 protection covered.
• It would be good to have proper fencing around the playground at least similar to what is there already. Don’t think the
 carousel would be popular would rather the mini trampolines.
• The equipment chosen is mainly for younger children I would like to see older children catered for as well. Some
 adventure equipment and gym items for grown ups to use for exercise. Maybe a small skate bowl as well.
• Would prefer singular swings so that 2 children can use that don’t necessarily know each other. Basket swings are in
 lots of playgrounds in Marion not sure why. Also a range of equipment to suit a wider age range.
• There seems to be a good mix of equipment for different age groups and maximizing the footprint of the site for
 additional spaces to encourage nature and imaginative play. Good to see a shade sail is proposed. I know the hexagonal
 equipment is a concept but looks fantastic and a bit different.
• Provides a lot of variety of activities areas for all ages to use. Like the idea of a lawned area.Indigenous native plantings
 at different heights, to attract the smaller birds and animals etc.
• Many nature components involved, different sections for different play
• Love the nature play.
• Impressive upgrade of the northern section, although I feel there is opportunity for adult-related fitness infrastructure
 also. I think the southern half could be more usable, subject to some changes (discussed below).
• I think that the proposal could be improved by making the parking area the length of a vehicle rather than that which it
 is currently as it takes up a lot of area to no benefit. Reducing the depth (from road to front of parking area) would not
 decrease the number of vehicles that could be accommodated and the extra area could be incorporated into the play
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area - either as open area or seating or some other usage which would benefit families more than a bare area where
 vehicles drive through.
 • New play equipment and better use of the space
 • This is awesome and kids will love it, the only thing that Would make it better is an an Additional BBQ/cover that has
 sight of the playground. Need to be able to cook and watch smaller kids- Tennis courts block this. More then happy for
 the older kids to be out of sight playing in the open space. Public toilet would also be great.
 • The tennis courts should be available to city of marion residents not just members of the Stanley street tennis club. I do
 not think child safety has been taken fully into account. Large gim tree branches have fallen many
 times over the years and it is only a matter of time before a child is hurt as a result.
 • I reside at (details withheld) which borders the park. I am concerned by the noise of the 3 on 3 basketball court.
 • I am concerned at the suggestion of placing trees next to our house. We rely upon the sun coming in from the western
 side to warm our house and provide sunlight to our main living areas. I would ask that no trees are placed along the
 boundary of our house and the "trees" be kept to low level shrubs or other greenery that does not exceed our fence
 line. I am also against the placement of any "bee hotel" near our fence line.
 • I wonder if there will no longer be clear access for dog walkers between Livingstone and Stanley streets. Also wonder if
 the addition of a soccer goal, mean the grass area would be off limits to dogs as this is now a play area.
 • Cute. And nice for animals
 • While satisfied with the design elements, this is the only reserve in walking distance to many locals, however it's
 predominantly taken up by a tennis court that is locked. Why not incorporate this valuable space in the redesign?

Comments summary: There is positive feedback and excitement about this playground and reserve
upgrade. Respondents have indicated ages of children who would access the playground, specifically ages
8 and younger. This upgrade will provide benefit to young families and grandparents minding their
grandchildren. Nature play has been mentioned more than once. There have been suggestions around
the sports facilities including the tennis and basketball courts. Specifics around sports, play and facility
equipment have been resolved in the design feedback table.

Q12. Do you have any other comments about the upgrade at Stanley Street
Reserve? If so, please list these in the comments box below.
 • Pleased it is happening as very close to home and great spot that is underutilised.
 • Smooth path incorporated around entire park for scooters/bikes
 • Make sure slide is not a bright colour that attracts sun as can get extremely hot in summer. Very excited to see the end
 result!
 • Great design!
 • Great to see shade structures incorporated in new design * Great to see irrigated lawn area on northern side (Stanley
 St end) but also believe irrigated lawn also needs to be on southern side near proposed cricket pitch instead of mowed
 weeds. * Having family members allergic to bees, recommend Community Notice Board and bee hotel be separate
 from each other * believe fence should be installed on southern end of Reserve to
 ensure young children and/or pets can remain within Reserve especially as picnic area is on southern side of tennis
 courts.
 • As a Livingstone street resident with 2 young children, I'm very pleased to see this reserve getting upgraded. My
 children really like elements of the Jervois Street Reserve.
 • Could you please think about adding a single bar and would you please be able to put 2 goals in like a soccer pitch type
 area. You could use pavement for the floor and make a small pitch. WOULD LOVE THAT!!!
 • Lots of very young children use it as it is one of the last playgrounds for young kids, but be wary of those big gums, they
 drop branches
 • We also take our dog there at the moment and so do many others so I would want it to remain a dog friendly place
 with dog bags, a bubbler with dog water station at the bottom and a bin provided for rubbishy and dog bags. Also - if
 you are offering a bbq, soccer and cricket in the southern end of the reserve grass really needs to be laid down. At the
 moment, it’s only weeds that looks like grass in the winter but is very dry and unwelcoming in the summer.
 • I think it would also benefit from small sand pit area.
 • If possible, some more bench seating around the playground would be good.
 • Toilets... ESSENTIAL!
 • Nothing further, just that's it well overdue and looking forward to taking the kids there once it's completed!
 • Can't wait, we like to go there for dog walks as we can take the dog and kids can play while supervised.
 • It would be good to put a path beside the tennis courts through to the Livingstone/Rosslyn st corner. This would make
 it much easier for mums with prams to access the playground and families to get to the BBQ area.
 • i think definitely go through with every idea that has been listed because it will look really good.
 • Notice board - good if managed otherwise it could become irrelevant. Shade is great as the existing space is very hot in
 summer Swings - children need to learn to swing so traditional enables this. Option of bucket and strap seat would
 cater for younger children. Thank you!
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• Currently the grass on the Southern side is quite rough and often high near the trees. If the soccer goal is put in it
 would be great if this turf was either replaced with something softer or maintained to keep it nice for ball games. The
 Appleby Road Reserve in Morphettville is really popular with my kids and a lot of families in the area. Could that play
 equipment be the model for this playground? Thanks for seeking feedback. It's great to see this upgrade happening
 soon.
• Please consider: A) fence the children's playground area from the road on Stanley street side - plan says existing fence
 but is unclear as to if this will be kept. B) no dogs in play areas C) more age appropriate design for younger toddlers -
 please make at least one slide available for younger children to be able to access on their own. The existing playground
 is perfect for young toddlers to get acess to the slides - it is the only playground in the local area where this is possible
 so please keep it this way!
• It would be good if there were toilets
• There are lot of kids who play basketball for local clubs South and Sturt in the area, so this will be a great asset!!
• Having a bbq area near the play equipment would allow for kids to play while parents can cook the food and watch.
• Would love some toddler friendly elements including a slide that a toddler can climb up to on their own. We frequent
 the Hazelmere Road playground which is not very toddler friendly. Would be great to have a playground close by which
 is toddler friendly.
• We live in Stanley St and my 8 year old daughter has used the playground since she was a baby. All she asks please is
 for the new playground to have Monkey Bars Thank you
• Can you please fully fence it, as a mother with young kids it's very stressful when they seperate and run off and it's
 unfenced, there are hardly any fenced play grounds down south (plenty in northern suburbs). It makes it an easier,
 safer experience
• Please put a a fence around the playground area.
• This is brilliant development of an underutilized (for the space available) reserve. As a family we look forward to seeing
 it come to life. rubbish in the bin at the Stanley Street section of the park. Very close to 50 Stanley Street property. This
 bin constantly stinks. People are placing inside and around the bin dog poo, nappies, old fishing bait etc. Why cannot
 people be responsible for their own rubbish. No recycling available. Concerned that the play equipment is not very
 high, so that children cannot look into local properties.
• Sandpit, shaded play area- the must, would be nice to have some garden beds for community people to come and grow
 herbs and veggies, like they have on Bower street. I would volunteer to take care of it. We live on Rellum st and use this
 park every day, so we are very happy to hear that council will make it way more useful happy looking place, because at
 the moment it is sad looking playground. Thank you. Renata Hilterbrand
• Notes - opted for tunnel slide as open slides get hot and wet. Also put monkey bars at number 1 as it’s our daughters
 favourite thing to do. However, not many playgrounds have them low enough for her to reach without help from an
 adult (she’s 5). The newly developed apex park in west beach has monkey bars at the perfect height for younger
 children as well as older ones and we would love to request the same for Stanley St pls!
• If possible, it would be great that BBQ area would have 2 hot plates instead of one, just in case bigger family or circle of
 friends get together and that could be also covered under one roof.
• Adequate shade area is essential to enjoy the park in summer and to be protected from the elements. No metal slides
 please; too hot in summer. Fenced in playground is preferable to ensure little children (who don’t listen to parents) are
 kept safe from cars.
• Can the slide please be accessible for all abilities and ages. Perhaps a ramp or steps instead of a climbing net/ladder.
 Can’t wait!
• The bike rack seems to be placed an inconvenient distance from the park entry gates. I would think the bike rack would
 be better placed immediately west of the northern park entry gate. - I would encourage incorporating some adult-
 fitness infrastructure within the park (northern or southern side). – Has provision been made for bins and dog-poo
 bags? - Is there opportunity for a 'hit' wall (similar to that at Rajah Reserve)...it would be good if it could be used from
 outside the tennis courts (if the courts remain closed to the public - see below), but acknowledge due to limited space
 and safety, it may only be used by persons within the courts. - I think there should be some form of fencing (low,
 visually-permeable) adjacent Livingstone/Rosslyn Street, particularly if ball-sports are to be encouraged. There is a risk
 balls could enter the road and cause a hazard to motorists. - To make the southern half more usable, I suggest a couple
 of the larger trees should be removed. Controversial, I know :)...but the trees limit the growth of grass below, and if
 ball-sports are to be encouraged in this area, to be usable, grass should be of good quality. - Is irrigation already
 installed, and if so, will be maintained? OR if there is currently no irrigation, will the southern half be irrigated? – It
 would be great if the shelter/picnic table could be bigger, to accommodate more persons. The space being created will
 certainly encourage families to host children's birthdays here (a good thing), but the shelter has limited capacity. - It
 would be great for the community if the Stanley Street Tennis facilities were open to the public, not a select few. I
 appreciate this may be outside the scope of the project, but it really is an injustice the courts are not available to all.
 (Given, I'm sure, the Council's rate-payers have contributed significantly to re-surfacing, fencing and the like over the
 years). Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. Cheers, Rob
• Fencing along the road would be extremely beneficial to stop children running out to the road. Toilets are also a good
 addition
• Ensure lots of shade and gated area for safety

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• We are happy with an upgraded park and playground, we request it is fenced in. Please see comments in J for
 additional ideas.
 • I think speed humps should be placed on Stanley street near the park. Cars often speed past there and this is
 dangerous for children. I also believe the present gum trees are dangerous to both the children and cars parked in the
 aloted car park. The trees also look like they are interfering with the electricity and internet cables. Also, during the
 current Covid-19 park closure, there was a sign on the tennis courts indicating they were community courts, however
 there is always a lock on the gate. This means they are not community courts at all and are only usable by people with a
 key.
 • I am very happy about the upgrade but as a resident in Hardy Avenue I am concerned about the continual traffic of cars
 speeding through from diagonal road to morphett road Could that be looked into as the playground will attract more
 children. Regards Debbie
 • What drainage will be placed to mitigate the existing pooling of water between the tennis court and our fence line at
 (details withheld) during rain events? Water pools and stagnates along that pathway after rain events. Putting more
 concrete in the park will only contribute to this pooling at this low level area.
 • Other than my small concerns, I welcome the upgrade fully.

Comments summary: There is a theme of excitement about this playground and reserve upgrade.
Additional facility and sports equipment requests should be considered. Recommend providing the design
response table on the website prior to construction to show residents the reasoning behind each request
along with the final design.

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1. Social Media Post
Social media posts were uploaded on Facebook during the consultation period. There was strong
engagement on social media with the initial post reaching almost 9,300 people. Two posts went out
in total. Facebook demographics and statistics are provided below. Data shows thousands of people
have been reached with every single post.
Date of Post: 11 May 2020
Unpaid Post

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Date of Post: 14 May 2020
Paid Post

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Email Responses from residents
Email 1 of 2
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, 13 May 2020 9:23 AM
To: Electronic Mail 
Subject: Stanley Street Reserve

Dear Council Members

I am delighted that we are to have an up grade of Stanley Street Reserve. The plans look very
comprehensive with something for all.

I would ask if we could have seats with backs in for the Grandparents who are the ones who often
frequent the park with their grandchildren.

Regards

(Details withheld for resident privacy)

Email 2 of 2

Sent: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 2:21 PM
To: Electronic Mail 
Subject: Fwd: Submission - Comment on Stanley Street Playground update--- Please refer before 20th
May closing date .

Hi! Would you please confirm that this submission has been referred to the action group within
council be the closing date 20th May ???

Thanks...
(Details withheld for resident privacy)

-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject:Submission - Comment on Stanley Street Playground update--- Please refer before 20th May
 closing date .
 Date:Mon, 18 May 2020 12:10:49 +0930
 To:council@marion.sa.gov.au

Dear M/s - Sir --- Congratulations on Council plan to upgrade the Stanley Street Playground.

Some sixty years ago the horse training paddock between Stanley and Livingstone Street was converted
to the present Reserve. Your vision for the up-grade largely mirrors the plans submitted to Council by The
Stanley Street Development Association , which entered into Licence agreements to develop the
playground and southern free playing area and contribute to the cost of the Tennis Courts.The Stanley
Street Tennis Club Inc was formed in the 1990"s when council accepted full management responsibility
for the playground/reserve.
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In the 1960"s In the southern park area High cyclone barriers were erected around the boundary fences
of adjoining properties to prevent footballs, cricket balls etc., entering their properties and they remain
in place today. The cricket pitch ( still beneath the grass) extending from centre of southern court
boundary was partially within a caged area 3 metres high avoiding slips and silly mid on and off danger for
young fieldsmen. It extended half way up the pitch on each side. I provide this information as I note you
plan a cricket pitch !

I was inaugural Chairman of the Association and I am still involved with the Tennis Club executive serving
as President from time to time and now Hon Audutor. At 94 I am pleased to see the resurgence of young
families in the surrounding area who are enjoying the facilities. Many Mothers and Carers visit the
playground with babes in prams and tiny tots and older children. In discussions with them over recent
years they are concerned about playground security and lack of a shaded place where they can sit with
the babes and monitor the older children playing. For on occasions they have to chase the younger one's
who run onto the eastern driveway and under the chain or run to the Livingstone Street end.

Some 2 years ago I met with a deputation from Council and in consultation we agreed that an eastern
boundary fence be extended from Stanley Street to the north/eastern intersection with the Tennis court
surround. ( with a person acce3ss gate to the playground at the Tennis court end and a larger access gate
for the lawnmower at a nominated point along the fence. In addition a covered pergola with Table and
bench sheets to be built on Northern side of the club house. Attached to club house extending
northward. This submission has not proceeded and on behalf of the many new young residents in the
location I arespectfully request that action be taken to incorporate these projects in the final Plan

Thank you for your patience in reading this, would you please acknowledge receipt of this
recommendation.

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From: Julia Phipps
Sent: Friday, 22 May 2020 1:19 PM
Subject: RE: Submission - Comment on Stanley Street Playground update--- Please refer before 20th May
closing date .

Dear (Details withheld for resident privacy)

Thanks for reaching out about Stanley Street Reserve.

I am confirming receipt of your email below. This information will be collated with all feedback
received on Making Marion for this site.

Have a lovely weekend.

Kind regards,
Julia

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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Hardcopy Survey
Attachment 2: Concept Plan
Attachment 3: Summary of feedback received

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Attachment 1: Hardcopy Survey

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Attachment 2: Concept plan

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Attachment 3: Summary of feedback received
The table below identifies some of the concerns and items raised regarding the playground upgrade and
how the feedback was considered when finalising the concept design. Table one details upgrade
feedback.
Overall summary of key themes received
 GENERAL NOTE - RESERVE CLASSIFICATION
 Stanley Street Reserve is classified as a
 Neighbourhood Level playground.
 Purpose Neighbourhood Level playgrounds will be of a higher
 quality with a diversity of character in good locations that
 cater to one or more suburbs. Due to the broader scale of
 facilities, people can use these playgrounds for extended
 periods of time. They provide similar environmental value
 as Local Level playgrounds.
 User Catchment Distributed within approximately 750m distance to
 dwellings and work places. Serves surrounding suburbs and
 is generally within walking or cycling distance, but some
 may drive.
 Types of facilities Sporting and recreation facilities for unstructured sport,
 park furniture and amenities including at least one seat,
 pathways for accessibility, diverse opportunities for play
 for a range of ages, shelter and natural shade with
 consideration of shade over playground equipment, water
 sensitive urban design landscaping, limited irrigated grass.
 Community Feedback
 FENCING - PLAYGROUND
 Resident Feedback Design Response
 Also, is this playground gated? With young The existing playground fence adjacent Stanley Street will
 toddlers aged 1.5-3 this is super important that be retained. We will include a secondary gate/fence on the
 the play space is safe not only from children southern side of the play area between the tennis club
 running out onto the road, but also to stop room and western boundary fence. This will restrict access
 dogs/off leash animals from coming into the to the play area to the eastern side of the tennis courts
 play space. Please consider fence the children's which is approximately 70m from Livingstone Street. This
 playground area from the road on Stanley street provides a secure fence to the majority of the play area.
 side - plan says existing fence but is unclear as
 to if this will be kept
 Can you please fully fence it, as a mother with See above response
 young kids it's very stressful when they separate
 (sic) and run off and it's unfenced, there are
 hardly any fenced play grounds down south
 (plenty in northern suburbs). It makes it an
 easier, safer experience
 It would be good to have proper fencing around See above
 the playground at least similar to what is there
 already.
 Please put a (sic) fence around the playground See above
 area.
 Fenced in playground is preferable to ensure See above
 little children (who don’t listen to parents) are
 kept safe from cars.
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Fencing along the road would be extremely See above
beneficial to stop children running out to the
road.

Ensure gated area for safety See above
Fenced in please to stop kids/dogs leaving the See above
park
FENCING - LIVINGSTONE STREET
Resident Feedback Design Response
 I think there should be some form of fencing A mounded garden bed with low shrubs will be placed
(low, visually-permeable) adjacent along the Livingstone Street boundary to create a barrier
Livingstone/Rosslyn Street, particularly if ball- to the road.
sports are to be encouraged. There is a risk balls
could enter the road and cause a hazard to
motorists.
DOGS
Resident Feedback Design Response
Ensure this is a dog friendly park with secure Stanley Street Reserve is classified as a dog on leash
fencing so small dogs can be allowed off leash. reserve for the whole reserve.
Also, have the rules for dog walkers been See above response
considered? Could dogs be restricted to the
Southern side so they're not near the kids on the
play equipment?
Please consider no dogs in play areas See above
I wonder if there will no longer be clear access See above
for dog walkers between Livingstone and
Stanley streets. Also wonder if the addition of a
soccer goal, mean the grass area would be off
limits to dogs as this is now a play area.
SHADE
Resident Feedback Design Response
Shade is great as the existing space is very hot in Shade sails will be installed over the main playground
summer equipment. Trees will be planted on the northern part of
 the playground area (along the existing fence line) to
 provide additional natural shade. The large existing trees
 in the southern portion of the reserve will be retained and
 provide natural shade to the kick-around area.
Current playground has no shade anytime of the See above response
day, playground should have sun protection
covered.
shaded play area- the must See above
Adequate shade area is essential to enjoy the See above
park in summer and to be protected from the
elements
Ensure lots of shade See above
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Resident Feedback Design Response

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I would like to see a netball goal & AFL to There is not enough space in the reserve to fit a netball
support an Australian play space. I appreciate goal and AFL goals. Netball goals are currently in other
there may not be space for AFL goals but reserves in the City of Marion, the closest being Hazelmere
something for Marion to consider (young child Road Reserve. AFL goals are being considered in other
size) reserves within the City of Marion and are being installed
 at Alpine Road Reserve.
Currently the grass on the Southern side is quite We are unable to install irrigation in the southern end of
rough and often high near the trees. If the the reserve because it would disturb the tree roots of the
soccer goal is put in it would be great if this turf many large existing trees. While these existing trees
was either replaced with something softer or restrict the growth of the grass, they provide excellent
maintained to keep it nice for ball games. natural shade to the kick-around area.
Would absolutely love a bmx track!! (sic) The reserve size is limited and there is not enough space
 for a BMX track.
pump bike track for kids younger than 6 The reserve size is limited and there is not enough space
 for a pump bike track. The concrete path around the
 playground will be suitable for young children on scooters.
Is there opportunity for a 'hit' wall (similar to Due to limited space and budget we are not able to include
that at Rajah Reserve)...it would be good if it a hit wall.
could be used from outside the tennis courts (if
the courts remain closed to the public - see
below), but acknowledge due to limited space
and safety, it may only be used by persons
within the courts.
SWING
Resident Feedback Design Response
Option of bucket and strap seat would cater for The community feedback supported the standard swing.
younger children. This will have a standard swing seat and toddler swing
 seat.
Would prefer singular swings so that 2 children See above response
can use that don’t necessarily know each other.
Basket swings are in lots of playgrounds in
Marion not sure why
 Swings - children need to learn to swing so See above
traditional enables this.
2 sets of swings. 2 baby swings side by side. A Due to limited space there is not enough room for two sets
lot of parents have a toddler and a baby. Both of swings.
need baby seat.
GENERAL PLAY EQUIPMANT
Resident Feedback Design Response
In keeping with nature play, colours to be The intention is for the majority of equipment to be
reflective of this natural colours and timber. There will be some other
 colours to reflect the beehive theme.
The Appleby Road Reserve in Morphettville is The intention for Stanley Street Reserve playground is to
really popular with my kids and a lot of families have a similar mix of equipment to Appleby Road Reserve
in the area. Could that play equipment be the which caters for a range of ages. Stanley Street Reserve will
model for this playground? Thanks for seeking not be able to achieve all of the elements within Appleby
feedback. It's great to see this upgrade Road Reserve because it is a much smaller space.
happening soon.

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Ground supposed to be installed with soft The playground softfall surface will be a mix of rubber
materials to protect children’s safety, rather softfall and softfall bark chips which comply with the
than rough mulch. More nature wooden play Australian Standards for playground softfall safety surface.
should be installed.
Don’t think the carousel would be popular The carousel was the preferred playground equipment
would rather the mini trampolines. selected by the majority of the community in the survey.
 27 people voted to have the carousel while 11 people
 voted to have the mushroom spinner.
ground level trampolines (like Glenelg Due to budget restrictions we are unable to include a
foreshore) trampoline within the scope of work.
flying fox Due to budget restrictions and the limited area within the
 playground we are unable to include a flying fox within the
 scope of work.
The equipment chosen is mainly for younger The small size of the reserve limits the amount of
children I would like to see older children equipment we can include in the scope of works. A range
catered for as well. Maybe a small skate bowl as of equipment is included to cater for a variety of ages from
well. toddlers to young teens. The older children have been
 catered for with the mini soccer goal and the cricket stump
 (which will be added to the existing cricket pitch). The
 tennis courts are also available for those who wish to join
 the community club.
Also a range of equipment to suit a wider age See above
range.
Concerned that the play equipment is not very The current playground equipment has an elevated
high, so that children cannot look into local platform which allows some limited views into backyards
properties. on the western side of the reserve. Trees have been
 planted on the western boundary to restrict these views.
 The new custom play structure will also have some
 elevated platforms because there is a lack of space within
 the play area. To maximise play value within a small
 footprint the structure needs some elevated play. The
 elevated structure also provides a challenge for a range of
 ages. The trees on the western boundary will provide a
 natural barrier to restrict views into backyards.
Sandpit Due to budget restrictions we are unable to include a
 sandpit within the scope of work.
Sand and water area like Angus Neill Reserve Due to budget restrictions we are unable to include a
 sandpit and water play within the scope of work.
MONKEY BARS
Resident Feedback Design Response
We live in Stanley St and my 8 year old daughter We will incorporate monkey bars within the custom
has used the playground since she was a baby. playground equipment piece.
All she asks please is for the new playground to
have Monkey Bars Thank you
Also put monkey bars at number 1 as it’s our See above response
daughters (sic) favourite thing to do. However,
not many playgrounds have them low enough
for her to reach without help from an adult
(she’s 5). The newly developed apex park in
west beach has monkey bars at the perfect
height for younger children as well as older ones
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and we would love to request the same for
Stanley St pls! (sic)

SLIDE
Resident Feedback Design Response
Notes - opted for tunnel slide as open slides get The slide will be made from plastic not metal. There will be
hot and wet. shade sails over the play equipment which should help
 stop the slides from getting too hot.
No metal slides please; too hot in summer. See above response
Can the slide please be accessible for all abilities We will consider incorporating accessible steps within the
and ages. Perhaps a ramp or steps instead of a custom playground to ensure the slide is easily accessible.
climbing net/ladder. Can’t wait!
TODDLER PLAY EQUIPMANT
Resident Feedback Design Response
The existing playground is the only playground We will include a toddler slide in the custom playground
in my local area (5044 Glengowrie) that is piece and ensure it is easily accessible for a toddler. The
suitable for young toddlers. It is safe for my other equipment which is proposed and is suitable for
children to play unassisted. I am concerned that toddlers includes:
the new designs are again aimed at older - nature play log steppers
children (6+). This is such a pity as having such a - toddler seat swing
nice age appropriate park so local to my family - bee themed play table
was one of the selling points for buying/living in - bee themed 'shop front' for imagination play
Glengowrie. Please consider more age - search and find 'bee stickers'
appropriate design for younger toddlers - please - accessible carousel
make at least one slide available for younger
children to be able to access on their own. The
existing playground is perfect for young toddlers
to get acess (sic) to the slides - it is the only
playground in the local area where this is
possible so please keep it this way!
A toddler play area would be great. Something See above response
they can climb on without needing parents help
to get up on to it. Not too high off the ground
but still challenging enough for them to practice
new skills
Would love some toddler friendly elements See above
including a slide that a toddler can climb up to
on their own. We frequent the Hazelmere Road
playground which is not very toddler friendly.
Would be great to have a playground close by
which is toddler friendly.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Resident Feedback Design Response
Some adventure equipment and gym items for Due to restrictions in budget we are unable to include
grown ups to use for exercise fitness equipment in this reserve. The site has existing
 tennis courts, soccer goals and cricket which can be used
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Impressive upgrade of the northern section, See above response
although I feel there is opportunity for adult-
related fitness infrastructure. I would
encourage incorporating some adult-fitness
infrastructure within the park (northern or
southern side).
TENNIS COURTS
Resident Feedback Design Response
 It would be great for the community if the The courts are leased to the Stanley Street Tennis Club.
Stanley Street Tennis facilities were open to the Access to the courts can be arranged with the club. Contact
public, not a select few. I appreciate this may be details are on their Facebook page.
outside the scope of the project, but it really is https://www.facebook.com/Stanley-Street-Tennis-Club-
an injustice the courts are not available to all. Glengowrie-401160710040822/
(Given, I'm sure, the Council's rate-payers have
contributed significantly to re-surfacing, fencing
and the like over the years). Thank you for the
opportunity to provide feedback.
The tennis courts should be available to city of See above response
marion (sic) residents not just members of the
Stanley street tennis club.
 Also, during the current Covid-19 park closure, See above
there was a sign on the tennis courts indicating
they were community courts, however there is
always a lock on the gate. This means they are
not community courts at all and are only usable
by people with a key.
While satisfied with the design elements, this is See above
the only reserve in walking distance to many
locals, however it's predominantly taken up by a
tennis court that is locked. Why not incorporate
this valuable space in the redesign?
TOILET
Resident Feedback Design Response
The play equipment looks good on the whole, Stanley Street Reserve is classified as a Neighbourhood
but there should be plans to include a toilet. level playground. The provision of toilets within our Open
Young children aren't able to stay for long at Spaces is primarily based on the service levels with the
sites without a toilet, and this is always Open Space and Playground Frameworks. Prioritization
mentioned in playground reviews and blogs. Not regarding the placement of toilets is given to Regional
having them will put a lot of people off. open spaces and playgrounds.
It would be good if there were toilets See above response
Public toilet would also be great. See above
 Toilets are also a good addition See above
BBQ/PICNIC AREA
Resident Feedback Design Response
Having a bbq area near the play equipment We have relocated the shelter and BBQ next to the
would allow for kids to play while parents can playground.
cook the food and watch.

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the only thing that Would make it better is an See above response
an (sic) Additional BBQ/cover that has sight of
the playground. Need to be able to cook and
watch smaller kids- Tennis courts block this.
More then happy for the older kids to be out of
sight playing in the open space.
If possible, it would be great that BBQ area Due to the limited budget we can only provide a single BBQ
would have 2 hot plates instead of one, just in and shelter over the picnic table.
case bigger family or circle of friends get
together and that could be also covered under
one roof.
 It would be great if the shelter/picnic table See above response
could be bigger, to accommodate more persons.
The space being created will certainly
encourage families to host children's birthdays
here (a good thing), but the shelter has limited
capacity.
RUBBISH
Resident Feedback Design Response
Very concerned about rubbish in the bin at the The rubbish bins at Stanley Street Reserve are emptied
Stanley Street section of the park. Very close to every Tuesday. At this stage we believe the two bins are
50 Stanley Street property. This bin constantly sufficient for the reserve. As part of the development our
stinks. People are placing inside and around the waste officer will review the location of the bins and may
bin dog poo, nappies, old fishing bait etc. Why move them further away from Stanley Street and closer to
cannot people be responsible for their own the playground entrance. Currently, the City of Marion
rubbish. No recycling available. does not offer recycling bins in public reserves.
 Has provision been made for bins and dog-poo There are currently dog poo bags at the southern entrance
bags? to the reserve.
PLANTING
Resident Feedback Design Response
Would be nice to have some garden beds for We will include small garden bed to allow for community
community people to come and grow herbs and planting. If the community would like to apply for a larger
veggies, like they have on Bower street. I would community garden within the space they are encouraged
volunteer to take care of it. We live on Rellum st to contact Council's Community Gardens Coordinator.
and use this park every day, so we are very
happy to hear that council will make it way
more useful happy looking place, because at the
moment it is sad looking playground. Thank
you.
Indigenous native plantings at different heights, Indigenous native plantings will be included.
to attract the smaller birds and animals etc.
 To make the southern half more usable, I Whilst the existing trees restrict the growth of the grass,
suggest a couple of the larger trees should be they provide excellent shade coverage to the kick-around
removed. Controversial, I know :)...but the trees area. The benefits of the natural shade outweigh the
limit the growth of grass below, and if ball- reduction in grass quality so we will not be removing the
sports are to be encouraged in this area, to be trees. We are unable to install irrigation in the southern
usable, grass should be of good quality. - Is end of the reserve because it would disturb the tree roots
irrigation already installed, and if so, will be of the existing trees.
maintained? OR if there is currently no
irrigation, will the southern half be irrigated?

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Basketball
Resident Feedback Design Response
I reside at (details withheld) which borders the Due to concerns raised about the 3 on 3 basketball court
park. I am concerned by the noise of the 3 on 3 we did further consultation with residents who live near
basketball court. the reserve. After reviewing all the additional feedback
 received we decided to remove the 3 on 3 basketball court
 from the design. The older children have been catered for
 with the mini soccer goal and the cricket stump (which will
 be added to the existing cricket pitch). The tennis courts
 are also available for those who wish to join the
 community club.
OTHER
Resident Feedback Design Response
What drainage will be placed to mitigate the A garden bed will be placed along the eastern fence line
existing pooling of water between the tennis which should help with drainage.
court and our fence line at (details withheld)
during rain events? Water pools and stagnates
along that pathway after rain events. Putting
more concrete in the park will only contribute to
this pooling at this low level area.
I am also concerned at the suggestion of placing We will ensure no large trees are planted along the eastern
trees next to our house. We rely upon the sun boundary fence. We will re-locate the 'bee hotel' away
coming in from the western side to warm our from the eastern boundary fence.
house and provide sunlight to our main living
areas. I would ask that no trees are placed
along the boundary of our house and the "trees"
be kept to low level shrubs or other greenery
that does not exceed our fence line. I am also
against the placement of any "bee hotel" near
our fence line.
I think that the proposal could be improved by The existing fence adjacent the carpark is to be retained so
making the parking area the length of a vehicle we will not be changing the boundary to the car park area.
rather than that which it is currently as it takes
up a lot of area to no benefit. Reducing the
depth (from road to front of parking area)
would not decrease the number of vehicles that
could be accommodated and the extra area
could be incorporated into the play area either
as open area or seating or some other usage
which would benefit families more than a bare
area where vehicles drive through
 I do not think child safety has been taken fully Council's arborist will inspect the existing trees in the
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fallen many times over the years and it is only a
matter of time before a child is hurt as a result.

I think speed humps should be placed on Stanley Council will conduct traffic counts on Stanley Street and
street near the park. Cars often speed past there Livingstone Street and will investigate options if any
and this is dangerous for children. I also believe speeding issues are observed.
the present gum trees are dangerous to both
the children and cars parked in the aloted (sic)
car park. The trees also look like they are
interfering with the electricity and internet
cables.
I am very happy about the upgrade but as a See above response
resident in Hardy Avenue I am concerned about
the continual traffic of cars speeding through
from diagonal road to morphett road (sic) Could
that be looked into as the playground will
attract more children.
Please replace the existing footpath that runs The paths in the north area of the reserve will be concrete
along side the tennis court between the north and provide a walking loop. Due to budget constraints and
and south sections of the park. Could you site limitations we are unable to provide a concrete path in
provide a walking circuit around all four sides of the south of the reserve. We will place a new path on the
the southern section of the park please eastern boundary linking the northern and southern ends.

Notice board - good if managed otherwise it The community noticeboard was supported by the
could become irrelevant. majority of the community in the survey with 32 people
 supporting it and only 7 people not.
The bike rack seems to be placed an There is an existing bike rack installed next to the northern
inconvenient distance from the park entry gates. tennis court entrance. We will review with the tennis club
I would think the bike rack would be better to see if this is the most suitable location for the bike rack.
placed immediately west of the northern park
entry gate
POSITIVE FEEDBACK
Resident Feedback
I think it looks great and because I live across
the road, I will be there most days (sic).
I think definitely go through with every idea that
has been listed because it will look really good.
The playground and surrounding area really
needs an upgrade. We greatly support the
proposal.
There seems to be a good mix of equipment for
different age groups and maximizing the
footprint of the site for additional spaces to
encourage nature and imaginative play. Good
to see a shade sail is proposed. I know the
hexagonal equipment is a concept but looks
fantastic and a bit different.

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