Solandra Reserve - proposed upgrades

Council decision/outcomes

During the consultation period 51 feedback form responses were received regarding this proposal. In relation to the overall views of the draft concept design for Solandra Reserve, 82% (42 people) indicated they were in support, 16% (8 people) were opposed and 2% (1 person) were neutral. A written submission was also received about this proposal, as well as additional email feedback.

At its meeting on Tuesday 19 January 2021, Council considered the feedback received from the community and made the decision to proceed with the upgrades, instructing staff to progress the project to the final stages of detailed design and delivery, including construction of public toilets. The toilets will be funded from the current project budget allocated for the 2020-21 financial year, with construction of the boardwalks delayed for a future stage of works. The amendment to the Community Land Management Plan for Modbury North to include public toilets, shade structures and BBQs was also endorsed by Council.

Minor changes will be made to the design as suggested by the community and endorsed by Council, including the installation of a basket swing and changes to the existing access to the slide to make it more accessible for young children. These changes can be viewed in section 2.14 in the Council Report. It is anticipated construction will commence in the next six months.

Read the community engagement outcomes report

Council Report with attachments (Council meeting - Notice, Agenda and Reports - 19 January 2021 - pages 11-105)

Council minutes - 19 January 2021

Background

We are seeking community feedback about proposed upgrades for Solandra Reserve in Modbury North, which involves the renewal of the existing playground and possible future installation of a public toilet.

Other upgrades proposed for Solandra Reserve include:

• Shelter and reserve furniture, drinking fountain and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant BBQ
• Landscaping
• New challenge trike/scooter/bike track with bumps (compacted gravel)
• Small boardwalk with viewing platforms, interpretive signage and a nature trail through the established wetland
• Streetscape upgrade of Ladywood Road

The development of a concept design for Solandra Reserve is part of the Dry Creek Corridor Master Plan which Council endorsed in March 2020 and follows consultation we conducted in October 2019 where we asked the community for their ideas about the Council-owned reserves along this corridor.

For more information, please refer to the Information Sheet and Solandra Reserve draft concept plan

An Easy Read version of the draft Solandra concept design is also available.

To get involved:

• 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

All feedback received will be presented to Council for consideration before any further decisions are made about Solandra Reserve.

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