Kaplan Reserve, St Agnes - new playground proposal

Council decision/outcomes

During the consultation period a total of 40 feedback form responses were received. Of these responses, 28 were in support of the proposal, 11 people were opposed and one was neutral. An email submission was also received.

At its meeting on Tuesday 14 December 2021, Council considered the feedback received from the community and made the decision to construct a new local playground and associated park improvements at Kaplan Reserve, St Agnes.

Read the community engagement outcomes report

Read the Council report (Council Meeting - Notice, Agenda & Reports - 14 December 2021 - see pages 328-399)

Read the Council Meeting minutes - 14 December 2021

Background

As part of the 2021-2022 Annual Business Plan, Council has allocated $140,000 for a new playground to be built at Kaplan Reserve, St Agnes. The location for the proposed playground is at the end of Uthwatt Court (see draft concept plan for site map).

The proposed plan includes:

• Development of a new local level playground with a ‘nature play’ feel to the equipment to build on the natural character of the space
• Establishment of a small turf or grassed area
• Installation of new park furniture (seat and picnic setting)
• General landscape improvements including additional tree and shrub plantings

If a playground was to be installed at Kaplan Reserve, an amendment would need to be made to the St Agnes Community Land Management Plan in which Kaplan Reserve is listed.

Before we take any further steps we would like to hear from the community about the playground proposal and draft concept plan and, if supported, views on the playground style proposed and/or ideas for other equipment.

Easy Read information about this proposal is also available

To get involved and have your say:

• Review the Information Sheet and draft concept plan, which includes examples of play equipment and elements
• Register here (if you haven't already, otherwise you can sign in when prompted)
• Provide feedback by completing the online feedback form
• Have a question? Ask us here or click the Questions tab below

All feedback received will be presented to Council for consideration before any further decisions are made about the proposed playground.

If you need assistance to participate in this consultation, please call us on 8397 7444 or send us a message