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Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback to influence the final design.
You can see more details of this project on our website: Queen Road Playspace Renewal
Queen Road Playspace design plan
Community consultation
Proposed new playspace
We have developed a concept design incorporating the feedback given previously in this project.
The proposal for the playspace includes a drinking fountain, seating, slides, swing set, footpath, softfall, landscaping and surrounding fence.
We invited you to provide feedback on the playspace design to help us finalise the plans.
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Our consultation regarding the proposed concept design received 15 comments. Some key items include:
- More slide
- Climbing area
- More swings
- Fully fenced
- More seating
- More accessible paths
- Toilet
- Water feature
After reviewing the feedback, we have further developed a detailed design, which will include the following items:
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What we heard
We have heard from community members within Lilydale and surrounding suburbs close by that Queen Road Playspace is valued by the local community and the site is commonly used by all ages for playing and walking. Its ease of accessibility for locals and its access to Warburton Rail Trail makes it a place where a child can meet new friends, to learn and use their imagination, as well as a space to sit and relax. The site is used often, with the majority of users accessing the playspace weekly. You feel that the current playspace needs more diverse equipment and better accessibility to accommodate and entertain people of all ages.
You would like to see
- A fence around the site
- Landscape and garden beds to create a welcome and inviting playspace.
- More seating, picnic options and park furniture.
- Nature elements including more native plants and trees.
- Better access, and a focus on safety
- Upgraded equipment, swings, climbing elements and a trampoline in the playspace were your most requested pieces.
Background
Queen Road Playspace was identified in Yarra Ranges Council’s 2019 PlaySpace Plan as needing renewal, with pre-design consultation previously undertaken to establish how the play space could better meet community need. The $200,000 project is funded equally through the Growing Suburbs Fund and Yarra Ranges Council.
We listened and valued your feedback from the ‘Have your say Survey’ completed by the community, this information helped to guide and develop the concept designs for the playspace.
Council uses the word playspace, instead of playground because it covers more than the equipment. It reflects the wide range of users, age groups and experiences of the community in the space.
This survey is looking for your feedback on how to improve this playspace for the future. If you need to report damaged or missing playspace equipment or any other playspace issues/concerns about other playspaces in Yarra Ranges, please Report an issue with a playspace Yarra Ranges Council.
The existing playspace will be renewed in line with the recommendations within the Playspace Plan 2019-2029. As this is a local-level playspace, large infrastructure such as water play, public toilets, shelters and BBQ's along with formal skate and bike activity spaces cannot be accommodated in the scope of these works.
