Based on your feedback and research we conducted, the plan makes 20 recommendations and prioritises each of these. This information is provided in the table below. As funds become available we will look to implement these projects.
Based on your feedback and research we conducted, the plan makes 20 recommendations and prioritises each of these. This information is provided in the table below. As funds become available we will look to implement these projects.
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No. |
Project |
Priority |
1 |
Upgrade the sports field to provide a level playing field, including appropriate soil remediation works to stabilise the subsurface and cap the contaminated soil |
High |
2 |
Upgrade the existing irrigation system in conjunction with the upgrade of the sports fields. |
High |
3 |
Investigate the need for a shared bike/pedestrian path through the reserve to link to the bike/pedestrian network within the area. |
High |
4 |
Upgrade the service entry and path onLiardet Streetand ensure service vehicle access to key areas within the reserve via a duel purpose service vehicle/pedestrian path. |
High |
5 |
Install a perimeter path constructed with porous materials connecting entrances and the existing path. |
High |
6 |
Upgrade and relocate the existing barbeque and picic facilities to the new location. Add additional barbeque and picnic facilities near the eastern entrance fromGraham Street. Upgrade the existing water fountain and install an additional water fountain near the corner ofGraham Streetand Esplanade West. Install additional seating in locations as marked. |
High |
7 |
Install sustainable safety lighting along the key pedestrian path connectingLiardet StreetandGraham Streetand at key entrances to the reserve as required to supplement street lighting. |
High |
8 |
Develop a Vegetation Management Plan that: lists the current vegetation; provides recommendations for tree planting for shade, as features, linking the streetscape and the reserve, and as part of a buffer along the perimeter of the reserve; and that provides a list of vegetation appropriate to the reserve to guide future plantings. |
High |
9 |
Review all reserve signage, install new signs and update existing signs as required, including reference to the history of the reserve. |
Medium |
10 |
Undertake landscaping works to enhance reserve entrances. |
Medium |
11 |
Construct a pedestrian access path on the Corner of Graham Street and Esplanade West where there is an existing informal track through the garden bed. |
Medium |
12 |
Undertake tree and vegetation planting as per the recommendations in the Vegetation Management Plan. |
Medium |
13 |
Install three bike hoops beside the pavilion and near the easternGraham Streetentrance. |
Medium |
14 |
Demolish existing pavilion and construct a new pavilion to comply with minimum Class C FFV facilities guidelines and provide a flexible community space that can be used by a range of community groups. Public toilets to be upgraded as part of the pavilion upgrade. |
Medium |
15 |
Relocate and upgrade the cricket nets (Three cricket nets at 3.6m wide x 40m long). |
Medium |
16 |
Install sports ground lighting for training purposes only, located at four points around the sports field. |
Medium |
17 |
Investigate opportunities to for on-site rainwater capture and storage and storm water harvesting from surrounding streets. |
Medium |
18 |
Construct a footpath in the road reserve along Esplande West, linking theGraham StreetandLiardet Streetfootpaths. |
Low |
19 |
Install either, an outdoor exercise station that provides a range of exercise opportunities, or individual exercise stations around the reserve at appropriate locations around the reserve. Option to be determined through community consultation at the time funding becomes available. |
Low |
20 |
Remove the post and rail fence and replace with landscaping and vegetation as a buffer between park users and the road. |
Low |