Denzil Don Reserve - Playspace upgrade

Background

The playground at Denzil Don Reserve, located near the bottom of Hunter Street in Brunswick West was upgraded in 2019 as Council continues to implement the Moreland Play Strategy 2016-20 (PDF 2Mb) (PDF 2Mb).

A draft concept plan was prepared for community consultation, featuring a range of fresh new play equipment and creation of a Nature Play area. This was made available for feedback during February and early March, with consultation closing on 7 March 2019.

The feedback received was generally very positive in support of the proposals in the draft concept plan. 

Draft concept plan

The draft concept plan for Denzil Don Reserve Playspace Upgrade shows proposed design and play equipment options.

The aim of the proposed upgrade is to create a fresh new playspace, comprising nature play elements together with contemporary play equipment, to provide fun and challenging play for a broad range of ages and abilities.

 The draft concept plan can be viewed from this website by clicking on the button, below.

View the draft plan. (PDF 5Mb)

Community consultation feedback

A report has been prepared following the recently completed community consultation. This document has a detailed summary of all the comments and feedback received, along with our responses to requests for changes.

That document can be viewed from this website by clicking here: Feedback Summary for Denzil Don Reserve Playspace Upgrade 2019 (PDF 84Kb).

The generally positive feedback that was received is seen as an endorsement of the proposals in the draft concept plan. As a consequence upgrade works will proceed with only minor changes to what is proposed, which are mentioned in the Feedback Summary.

Timeline

The playspace and park upgrade works were compelted in June 2019

Further information

Contact Merri-bek City Council on 9240 1111 or email Council Open Space.