Timing for the upgrade works at Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve.

The upgrade plans are currently being considered for a planning permit, as the circular path – which was a feature strongly supported by the community in our consultation – passes through and near protected trees and vegetation. This requirement typically does add quite a few months to a playground upgrade timeline, due to the vegetation assessments and documentation that is required for the permit application.

Two rounds of community consultation were undertaken in the development of the designs for the playground. The first from 20 May to 16 June 2024, with a listening post on site 1 June 2024. The second round ran online from 12 December 2024 to 6 January 2025 which requested feedback on the proposed design.

In response to the second round of consultation, which sought feedback on the proposed design, the design was updated to:

• Relocate the half basketball court.
• Add irrigation to maintain the grassed area.
• Reduce the amount of fencing.
• Modify the alignment of the circuit path for better integration.
• Change the circuit path surface to concrete for durability.

The existing slide was removed, and the associated timber structure was blocked off from use, for safety reasons. This occurred prior to the first round of consultation.

We expect the planning permit decision to be made no later than October 2025. Following that, the works will be tendered for construction. The works are expected to start on site no later than February 2026 and will take 4 months to complete.

Unfortunately, the playground has suffered ongoing vandalism in recent months, and our teams have been kept busy fixing equipment and keeping it safe. If anyone sees vandalism, they should report it to police.

The playground at Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve was last updated in 2010 and it is time for it to be upgraded to provide a safe and inviting place for children and families and to align with Council’s Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan 2016.

A draft concept plan has been developed based on feedback received during the first round of community engagement in June 2024. This concept plan aims to:

• Maintain the character of the reserve.
• Create a multi-functional and adaptable space for activities including play, picnics and parties.
• Improve accessibility and connectivity for various groups of people.
• Preserve the open grass area which is valued by the community.
• Include play equipment suitable for a range of age groups, including the types of play the community requested.

We have made every effort to reflect community feedback in the concept design, while also staying within budget and any site constraints.

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