We received some great picture suggestions and captured lots of feedback during sessions with students from Bimbadeen Pre School and Primary School - which can be viewed below. This has helped to inform a draft concept design for the playspaces at Bimbadeen Reserve, Mooroolbark, now open for your feedback.
The top five things we heard are important to you in the design were;
- Nature play elements.
- We have designed a timber-themed playspace, including timber play units, natural logs, and rocks.
- Accessibility of equipment and pathways.
- A new sealed path will connect to existing footpaths and rubber patches will provide access to some equipment.
- Seating.
- Existing seating and picnic table will be relocated to a better location. Additional seating will be provided.
- Shade.
- The location is close to existing canopy trees. Some new plantings have been included to provide future shade.
- Climbing equipment.
- A rope climbing structure will be included as part of the main play unit, along with a timber climbing frame to cater to older children and support more challenging physical play.
We heard that our community values both of these spaces. However, to make the most of the limited funding available, a decision has been made to create one playspace at the top of the hill - making use of the shade from existing trees and views to the Dandenongs, for the formal play equipment will be located. The smaller nature based playspace beside the pre school will include a timber teepee, logs and rocks for informal play and additional seating being added.
There were some things you suggested that have not been incorporated into this playspace design. As a local level playspace, water play, sandpits, bike tracks and basketball court are not possible. Fencing will not be installed after consideration of the location.
Share your thoughts on the concept designs
The first image shows the concept design for the upper playspace. The second image shows the nature play area near the pre-school. Click on the hotspots below to find out more, then share your feedback on this concept design to help inform the final plans.
Please note all images used in these designs are indicative only.
View feedback we received from Bimbadeen Pre School when the team visited and asked the children to help imagine their dream playspace.
Whilst we can't build the superpowers you requested into the design, we hope that you can have a great time creating these yourselves!!
