Final design – March 2025

The designs have been finalised for the Emu Park and Timothy reserve upgrades.

Outcomes from the engagement include the following changes to the design for Emu Park:

• Addition of toddler swing.
• Addition of emu rocker.
• Improved accessibility to basket swing.

To allow room in the budget for the above changes, the Emu play sculpture has been removed.

The play equipment has been moved out from under the existing tree canopy and will have shade in the future as the new trees grow. Click here to view the final concept plan for Emu Park.

There have been no changes to the design for Timothy reserve. Click here to view the final concept plan for Timothy reserve.

Construction for these projects is scheduled to take place during the 2025-26 financial year.

Background

Timothy Reserve, on the Coast to Vines and Christie Creek trails located approximately 300m from Emu Park, will be designed as a resting spot for those travelling through on the Coast to Vines and the Christie Creek Linear Park trails.

Nearby Emu Park on Marita Street, will be upgraded to include new playground equipment and other exciting new elements.

Consultation on the draft concept plans was open between 29 January and 19 February 2024, including an on-site drop in session on 7 February.

Timothy Reserve upgrade

A draft concept plan has been developed for Timothy Reserve and includes:

• new planting
• sitting logs and boulders.

The playground equipment and courts will be removed, with the area designed as a resting spot for those travelling through on the Coast to Vines Trail and the Christie Creek Linear Park trails.

You can find more information about the Timothy Reserve upgrade in the FAQs and by viewing the draft concept plan.

Emu Park upgrade

A draft concept plan has been developed for Emu Park and includes:

• new playground equipment including a slide and nest swing
• multi-use court with basketball, netball and four square
• new shelter and picnic setting
• emu themed features.

You can find more information about the Emu Park playground upgrade in the FAQs and by viewing the draft concept plan.