Earlier in the year, I surveyed Chelmer residents regarding the preferred location, age range and play elements for a playground upgrade in the suburb. Of those who responded, 68% supported an upgrade of the playground at Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer. 32% supported a playground upgrade at Taylor Bridge Reserve.
Feedback on the playground style was tied between a ninja warrior-style playground and an all abilities playground. The top five play elements supported in the survey were:
- shade (51.35%);
- ninja-style climbing equipment (51.35%);
- swings (45.95%);
- fort with slide (40.54%); and
- agility equipment (37.84%).
I will now be using funds from the 2022-23 local park trust funds to develop a playground upgrade for Gordon Thomson Park. Taylor Bridge Reserve remains on Council’s capital works list for a future upgrade.
Thank you everyone for your feedback. There will be further consultation when a concept design is developed later in the year.