Engagement outcomes

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback.

Throughout the consultation, we had a significant number of visitors to the Your Say page, over 400 visits. Through the online survey and drop-in session, 48 people shared their thoughts on the draft concept plans.

We were pleased to see a high level of support for both projects, but we also received many suggestions and requests.

Considering the feedback received, we are currently exploring several changes to the concept plans for Emu Park. These include:

• Inclusion of a toddler swing.
• Investigate footpath linkages to improve accessibility for all.
• Under storey planting to be selected to suit local conditions and maintenance requirements, where there is a preference for native species.

We will share the updated concept plan with you soon.

We also received suggestions for a shade structure over the play equipment, a BBQ area, a skate option, and a larger irrigated grass area. However, due to budget constraints and the service levels for a Local Family Park, we are unable to incorporate these suggestions into the design.

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Construction for both 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.