The existing playground at Bradley Drive Reserve is reaching the end of its useful life and is due for renewal. The current playground equipment is more than 20 years old and is located on a significant slope in the middle of the reserve, making it difficult to access. The replacement project will help ensure the playground remains safe, enjoyable and more accessible for local families and visitors.
The current playground includes:
- A double swing with one infant seat and one standard strap seat
- An open wavy slide with a metal ladder
- Bark softfall
- One park seat
- Natural shade from nearby trees
The project will explore opportunities to create a modern local playground that is safer, more accessible and better connected to the surrounding neighbourhood. Proposed improvements being considered include:
- Relocating the playground closer to Bradley Drive
- Providing an accessible footpath connection from the street to the playground
- New playground equipment designed for children aged approximately 8 to 13 years
- Inclusive and accessible play opportunities, including a basket swing and at least one additional accessible play element
- Rubber softfall
- New seating
- A new bin
- Potential installation of a drinking fountain
The playground will be designed in line with relevant Australian Standards, Council's Playground Policy and the NSW Government's Everyone Can Play guidelines.
The following items are outside the scope of this project:
- Flying fox
- Trampolines
- Water play
When replacing and upgrading playgrounds Council aims to improve accessibility where possible focusing on elements which have been considered alongside the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play framework and principles. These elements include providing accessible equipment, surfaces, seating with armrests and access to playgrounds via pathways. To find out more and what playgrounds already have these elements please visit Council’s website by clicking the below links.
All feedback received during the consultation will be carefully reviewed and considered when designing the new playground and selecting new play equipment.
Council will assess the number of requests for particular types of play equipment, identify common themes and concerns raised by the community, and consider these alongside factors such as site constraints, budget, safety requirements, accessibility, maintenance needs, and the overall project scope. This helps ensure the final design balances the needs of different age groups, users, and members of the community.
While it may not be possible to incorporate every individual suggestion, sharing your ideas is important. Community feedback plays a key role in shaping the design and helps Council understand which features are most valued by the community, so these can be incorporated wherever possible.
If you would like to learn more about how Council uses community feedback to inform decisions, please visit the New to Participate page.
