FAQ
- New play equipment
- Drink fountain
- Path connections
- Additional trees and garden bed
- Upgraded irrigation system
- Seating
What is planned for this space?
Hawkesbury Avenue Reserve is a local level playground designed to cater for people living and working within walking distance. This space will be less developed and provide environmental value to the community.
Key items proposed in the upgrade included but not limited to are:
For further information please refer to the Hawkesbury Avenue Reserve- Draft Concept Plan.
Who decided on this upgrade?
Council endorsed a playground upgrade for Hawkesbury Avenue Reserve through the City of Marion's Open Space Plan in August 2022.
When will this reserve be upgraded?
Construction is anticipated to start in 2023/24.
Will a toilet be added?
A new toilet is not part of the scope for this project as this site is a local level playground. Toilets are allocated for significantly larger playgrounds.
Will this reserve get shade sails?
No, this is a local level playground and shade sails are endorsed for larger playgrounds only. There will be new plantings and trees included for natural shade and to beautify the site.
Will a BBQ be added to this reserve?
A new barbeque is not part of the scope for this project as this site is a local level playground. Barbeques are allocated for significantly larger playgrounds.
Why is the existing playground being removed?
The existing playground is being removed as it has reached the end of its asset life and now requires replacement. This consultation will help to shape the new look of this reserve upgrade.