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RA Cook Reserve Play Space Upgrade

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Consultation has concluded


Background

RA Cook Reserve is a District Park located in Bedford. The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced mid-2024. We understand how important the playground is to our community and this redevelopment aims to ensure it continues to be a vibrant hub for families and create an even more engaging play experience for everyone.

How will the play space be redeveloped?

The approximate budget for this redevelopment is $90,000. Depending on the equipment selected, this play space has the potential to increase accessibility by adjusting the footprint of the play space, provide exercise facilities that align with the park's main use and have shade sails installed. The Proposed Play Space Location Plan provides a visual representation of the play space size and layout.

The City is investigating the opportunity to undertake any additional works at this park in conjunction with the play space renewal. This may include, but is not limited to, converting underutilized areas of turf to mulched native planting to reduce watering and maintenance, community initiatives and general landscape upgrades where necessary and feasible.

The indicative concept plan is now available and ready to be viewed in the document library.

Outcomes

Based on the recent community feedback received, the redevelopment of the play space at RA Cook Reserve will include a mix of nature and traditional play equipment that will cater to a wider range of ages and abilities. Installation of shade sails will be provided and sand will be the used as the soft fall material for the play space. 

You can view the full outcome report for the community consultation here.

Next steps

Following the indicative concept plan, the City will begin sourcing for play equipment for the reserve and make adjustment to the concept plan if required. Updates will be provided on this page as the project progresses.

It is anticipated works will commence in July 2024, with estimated completion in August 2024. Dates are subject to change. The play space will remain open until works commence. Once the space is closed, we encourage the community to visit nearby play spaces at Rudloc Reserve or Birkett Reserve.


Background

RA Cook Reserve is a District Park located in Bedford. The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced mid-2024. We understand how important the playground is to our community and this redevelopment aims to ensure it continues to be a vibrant hub for families and create an even more engaging play experience for everyone.

How will the play space be redeveloped?

The approximate budget for this redevelopment is $90,000. Depending on the equipment selected, this play space has the potential to increase accessibility by adjusting the footprint of the play space, provide exercise facilities that align with the park's main use and have shade sails installed. The Proposed Play Space Location Plan provides a visual representation of the play space size and layout.

The City is investigating the opportunity to undertake any additional works at this park in conjunction with the play space renewal. This may include, but is not limited to, converting underutilized areas of turf to mulched native planting to reduce watering and maintenance, community initiatives and general landscape upgrades where necessary and feasible.

The indicative concept plan is now available and ready to be viewed in the document library.

Outcomes

Based on the recent community feedback received, the redevelopment of the play space at RA Cook Reserve will include a mix of nature and traditional play equipment that will cater to a wider range of ages and abilities. Installation of shade sails will be provided and sand will be the used as the soft fall material for the play space. 

You can view the full outcome report for the community consultation here.

Next steps

Following the indicative concept plan, the City will begin sourcing for play equipment for the reserve and make adjustment to the concept plan if required. Updates will be provided on this page as the project progresses.

It is anticipated works will commence in July 2024, with estimated completion in August 2024. Dates are subject to change. The play space will remain open until works commence. Once the space is closed, we encourage the community to visit nearby play spaces at Rudloc Reserve or Birkett Reserve.