Background
The City of Marion recently completed community engagement on a proposed new standalone public toilet within Warradale Park Reserve.
This project was identified as a key priority in our Open Space Plan 2024-2034.
A number of factors were assessed during the planning process which involved a site audit to determine the most suitable location, and considered access, service location, existing trees, and also crime prevention through environmental design principles.
Community consultation summary:
We received 79 survey responses to the consultation and of those:
- 80% of respondents told us there is a need for a public toilet
- 67% of respondents supported Option A – located along the footpath between the playground and tennis courts
You can also review the community feedback summary report.
Following on from the consultation process Option A has been chosen as the location for the new toilet.
Next Steps
Construction will commence in late January 2026. See Warradale Park reserve - Final Location Plan for details including the final toilet wrap image.
The project is expected to complete by June 2026.
Final Design Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
A new public toilet is planned for Warradale Park Reserve, recommended in the City of Marion Open Space Plan. The toilet supports visitation to the reserve, tennis club and playground.
The toilet will be open 7 days a week during daylight hours 7am-7pm.
The toilet will be cleaned by contractors employed by the City of Marion and maintained on a regular basis.
The chosen toilet location ensures passive surveillance from passing foot and vehicular traffic. The toilet will automatically lock at 7pm each night.
The toilet will be installed in late January 2026.
A postcard with project information and a website link to the survey was sent to all local residents within 400m of the reserve.
Who's listening
For further information about the design and next steps please contact the Open Space and Recreation Planning team on 8375 6600.
