Location survey and drop-in session outcomes

Thanks to everyone who contributed feedback on our proposed locations for the playground.

We received 137 responses including several email submissions as of 10 May. There was near unanimous agreement that a playground is needed. 83 respondents preferred Lake Valley Drive and 54 preferred Bayside Boulevard.

When the engagement closed on 12 May we received a total of 279 responses including several email submissions. 175 respondents preferred Lake Valley Drive and 104 preferred Bayside Boulevard. With more community engagement, the preference split between the two options remained the same.

Approximately 25 community members joined our community drop-in session at the Goughs Bay Boat Club on 10 May to discuss the playground. We held a "thinking hats" exercise to work through concerns and advantages for both locations. Participants at the session agreed to proceed with the Lake Valley Drive option, and that a site walk should be arranged at 1pm, 31 May to look at options for moving the playground site along the road to a location which has better support from the community.

There was also a strong desire for Council to look at fencing and car parking/access as part of the final design and siting review.

We encourage all community members to join us from 1pm, 31 May near the water tank on the Lake Valley Drive foreshore to review possible locations and to discuss any other concerns.

Proposed playground equipment

The proposed playground includes 2 rockers, a dual rider, swings and a slide, in an area of roughly 11m x 7m. Render images and heights for each piece are shown below.

3D renders of playground equipment

Proposed playground layout

Elevation view showing height of equipment