Project Update - August 2023

The final design is underway

After consulting the community in 2018 and 2021, the City is finalising the design for stage one upgrades at Santich Park. The City has listened to the feedback received on the draft and made the following design changes:

• Introduced a new playground near Asquith Street specifically designed for young children, due to the removal of the existing playground near Shelley Way which will make space for additional parking.
• Explored alternative design materials like grass-pavers and retractable bollards for the parking areas, but these options are unfeasible due to maintenance and budget limitations, as well as the inability to line-mark the pavers. If budget permits, the City may investigate installing an electricity source to provide the option for bollards in the future.
• Incorporated a median island and line-marking at the Asquith Street/Beckett Close intersection to slow traffic and improve safety.
• Assessed the possibility of installing a basketball ring and backboard on the netball pad near Asquith Street, but it is unfeasible due to the proximity of houses. In the future, the City may explore the option of a basketball pad on the eastern side of Santich Park, subject to budget and space. Meanwhile, a half basketball court is available at Hagan Park, approximately 150m away.

Next steps

Consultation has concluded. The City is finalising the design and preparing the project for tender, and expects to award a construction contract in third-quarter 2023.

The City plans to commence stage one in late 2023, with an estimated completion time of approximately 12 months. However, timelines may be subject to adjustments due to the current conditions of a tight labour force, supply constraints, and inflationary pressures.

For more information and future updates, please contact the City’s Building and Security Projects Team at 08 9411 3444 or [email protected].