Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve - Concept Plan

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Council developed a concept plan for a new regional playground and reserve upgrade at Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve in 2020.

Key elements of the plan included:

  • Junior and adventure play
  • Basketball and fitness node
  • Nature trail
  • Shared path for bikes, trikes and pedestrians
  • Enchanted forest nature play
  • Public art
  • BMX /pump track
  • Additional carparking
  • New public toilet
  • Improvements to the existing storm water pond

The City of Marion were also successful in receiving $800,000 Open Space and Places for People funding towards the $1.6 million reserve development. At the General Council Meeting on 8 June 2021, the concept design was

Council developed a concept plan for a new regional playground and reserve upgrade at Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve in 2020.

Key elements of the plan included:

  • Junior and adventure play
  • Basketball and fitness node
  • Nature trail
  • Shared path for bikes, trikes and pedestrians
  • Enchanted forest nature play
  • Public art
  • BMX /pump track
  • Additional carparking
  • New public toilet
  • Improvements to the existing storm water pond

The City of Marion were also successful in receiving $800,000 Open Space and Places for People funding towards the $1.6 million reserve development. At the General Council Meeting on 8 June 2021, the concept design was approved and it was agreed that the project proceed to detailed design and tender.

Construction of Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve was completed mid 2022.

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