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New playground, Lake Coogee - What do you think of the design?

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Consultation has concluded

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As the Lake Coogee community continues to grow, there is a need for a new playground to serve the residents residing south of Mayor Road. The City has been working with the community to identify a location and equipment for a new playground. The City has listened to this feedback and prepared a draft design considering the potential budget and site constraints.

What we heard so far

Between 2 November 2022 and 13 February 2023, the City invited residents to have their say on the location and design ideas for the new playground. Over 60 people had their say via

Thank you for your feedback. Comments are closed. View the news feed below for more information on the progress of this engagement.

As the Lake Coogee community continues to grow, there is a need for a new playground to serve the residents residing south of Mayor Road. The City has been working with the community to identify a location and equipment for a new playground. The City has listened to this feedback and prepared a draft design considering the potential budget and site constraints.

What we heard so far

Between 2 November 2022 and 13 February 2023, the City invited residents to have their say on the location and design ideas for the new playground. Over 60 people had their say via our online forms, email, and community workshop. Thank you for your input.

Respondents said Azure Terrace is their preferred location and envisage a family-friendly space with shade, seating, and play equipment that blends with the environment. For more information read the Feedback Summary in the document library.

About the draft design

Considering the feedback, the City proposes the playground be located at Azure Terrace and invites your feedback on the draft design. The design includes the following key features:

  • Ship-wreck-themed play structure
  • Timber and limestone steppers
  • Junior climber and slide 
  • Accessible basket swing
  • Shade sails
  • Scooter path
  • Mulch and rubber soft-fall 
  • Picnic setting with BBQ and drinking fountain.

How to participate

View the draft design in the document library and share your feedback in the following ways.

Feedback closes 4pm, Friday 16 June 2023
Online
Complete the feedback form below
Hard copy forms available on request by contacting the City
Email
Write to us at [email protected]
Remember to include your name, address and project name
Phone
Contact the City during business hours at 08 9411 3444


Consultation has concluded

  • Project Update - July 2023

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    Thank you for your feedback

    The City recently asked for your thoughts on the draft design for a new playground near Azure Terrace in Lake Coogee.

    We heard from 24 residents. Thank you for having your say.

    What our community said

    • Most respondents (83%) are satisfied or very satisfied with the draft design.
    • Three respondents are somewhat dissatisfied, whilst one reported being neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.
    • Satisfied respondents said the design effectively captures the community’s vision and matches the character of the area, despite the constraints of a limited budget (eight responses).
    • Dissatisfied respondents said they would like to see additional play equipment (two responses) and the BBQ removed (one response).
    • Respondents’ top three favourite features are:
      1. Shipwreck-themed play structure (six responses)
      2. Shade sails (six responses)
      3. BBQ, picnic setting, and drinking fountain area (five responses).
    • Respondents’ top three requested changes or additions are:
      1. Additional play equipment (seven responses)
      2. Shade/shelter over the picnic setting (six responses)
      3. Remove the BBQ (three responses).

    For more information read the Community Feedback Summary in the Document Library.

    Next steps

    The City is finalising the design based on the consultation findings. Construction of the play area is expected to begin by early 2024 and will take roughly two months to complete.

    More information

    For more information, visit the Comment on the Cockburn website or contact the City’s Landscape and Coastal Project team at 08 9411 344 or [email protected].

  • Project Update - March 2023

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Thank you for your feedback

    Between 2 November 2022 and 13 February 2023, the City gathered feedback from residents to inform the design and location of the new playground. Over 60 people had their say via our online forms, email, and pop-up workshop.

    Thank you to everyone who participated.

    What our community said

    • Location – Both options are generally supported, though Azure Terrace is preferred.
    • Age groups – Equipment should suit all ages. However, pre-school (2-5 years) and primary school age groups (5-12 years) are most important.
    • Equipment – Slides, swings, climbers, flying foxes, and balance elements are popular. Sport-related equipment like ninja walls, goals or hoops may best suit older children. Shade is highly valued.
    • Themes – Possible ideas include boats and castles or floor murals with a traffic roundabout or maze.
    • Materials – Natural materials like wood, rocks, and stone suit the area.
    • Inspiration – Playgrounds respondents find most attractive are the C.Y. O’Connor Beach pirate ship playground (North Coogee), Macquatha Close sea-container playground (North Coogee), and Bibra Lake Regional Playground (Bibra Lake).

    For more information and officer comments, read the Community Feedback Summary in the Document Library.

    Next steps

    The City is reviewing the community’s feedback alongside technical criteria like budget, maintenance, and site constraints as we prepare a draft design. When complete, the draft will be available on this page for a final round of community feedback.