Thank you for your input on the Beale Park project

Thank you for having your say and helping to shape the future of Beale Park. Over 300 people visited the project page and comments were received from over 50 people, mostly from the Spearwood or wider City of Cockburn area.

Following Council's 2018 approval of a high level master plan for the sporting grounds and clubroom building, we asked for your help in shaping the new playground, public artwork and ancillary infrastructure that will form part of the upgraded Beale Park.

What Our Community Said

• Residents value Beale Park as a space to exercise, walk their dog, and visit the playground. Some respondents noted potential Carnaby's Cockatoo roosting sites.
• Nature themed artwork is preferred, potentially featuring local flora and fauna. Ideas include interactive artwork for children or artwork incorporated into the building design.
• It is important that play spaces are shaded and accessible. Other important considerations include proximity to residents, seating, drinking fountains, fencing and toilets.
• Play spaces for young children were of particular interest. Nature themed playgrounds are preferred, with equipment such as flying foxes, swings, monkey bars and ninja ropes.
• Park furniture including drinking fountains, shade, BBQs and picnic tables are a high priority.
• As Cockburn's premier soccer facility, Beale Park attracts many locals and visitors. Improved parking and traffic management require consideration.
• While outside the project scope, dog management was raised by several respondents. Dog management will be undertaken in accordance with the City's Animal Management Plan 2020-2025.

Next Steps

Carnaby's Cockatoos are an endangered species and confirmed roosting sites must be managed in compliance with relevant legislation. The City takes its environmental responsibility seriously and is engaging an external consultant to further investigate potential roost sites within the project footprint. This assessment is expected to be undertaken in first quarter 2021.

Pending the outcomes of this assessment, it is envisaged that a concept design will be produced, considering feedback received during the consultation periods. A Community Reference Group including representatives from key stakeholder groups will likely be established at a later stage to assist with a detailed design of the clubroom and sporting amenities.

Updates will be available at comment.cockburn.wa.gov.au/BealePark as this project progresses. Thank you helping to shape this project.