Carrington Park - Enviro-scape Master Plan

The Park has been re-born after six months of works to rejuvenate the area, taking into account the park is used by both children and as a dog exercise area.

To celebrate the re-launch, the City of Nedlands provided a free sausage sizzle and games for kids and dogs on October 12, capped off by a ceremonial tree planting by Nedlands Mayor Max Hipkins.

The City is progressing with the improvements to Carrington Park. To date the following work has been completed:

• All concrete paths and kerbs.
• All fencing.
• New double gate system for dogs.
• Irrigation reinstatement.
• Drink fountain.

The drainage works have been completed and the following works will now follow:

• Extension of plumbing and soak well for future dog tap/trough
• Removal of panels of fencing for concrete access (to be bunted)
• Construction of path and associated concrete works
• Reinstating of reticulation system
• Delivery of coarse river sand for Dog sand pit
• Construction of garden kerbing
• Construction of limestone border for dog sand pit
• Installation and upgrade of fencing and gates
• Reinstating of turf and landscaping

During the concrete installation, it will be necessary to close the playground on safety grounds. A notice will be displayed on site.

Works are proceeding according to the schedule.

Thank you to everyone for your patience while these works are being undertaken.

The City is well underway with the drainage works for Carrington Park. The installation of the underground stormwater drainage is approximately 50% compete.

The City is now progressing with the implementation of the enviro-scape master plan as a result of the community engagement activities undertaken.

The first most pressing improvements is the drainage and the landscaping. These projects are due to commence late June for the dog exercise area. As this is a major project and consumes the entire exercise area, the City will be closing the park for approximately nine weeks from 25 June 2018.

This work will also include the rediesign of the entry from Weld Street, reconfiguation of fencing, new plants and exo-zones, ACROD parking, footpath and dog waste bins.

During this time, the children's playground will be open, but only accessible from the Carrington Street entrance.

Alternative exercise areas for you dog can be found on the City's website under Ranger Services/Animals/Dogs...

The enviro-scape master plan aims to ensure community needs are met in the most economical way possible for the Park’s lifespan.

The City has received customer enquiries regarding users of Carrington Park smoking at the playground.

Section 107(c) of the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006, provides the City with the power to enforce no smoking within 10 metres of playground equipment.

Please note, that there are signs at all playground areas in parks within the City indicating no smoking.

The new works for Carrington Park are being scheduled. The first of these works will be the drainage improvements. The City is currently organising the purchase of the drainage units. When these arrive, the City will progress with the works. It is expected that the on-ground works will commence in June.

Following the completion of the drainage upgrade, all other works will follow. Advise on works being undertaken on this important City park will be provided as they are scheduled. To find out what is happening, please visit this engagement page for updates.

The community will also be advised of works as they are commencing in the monthly Nedlands News Update in the Post Newspaper and via signage in the Park.

The Council at its meeting on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 considered the community engagement results for stage 2 of the project: to determine the community's preference in one of the following options.

• Option 1 - Increased children’s play area from the current area, and a fully fenced dog space with access from Weld and Broome Streets
• Option 2 - Increased children’s play area with reduced dog space from Option 1, and a fully fenced dog space with access from Weld Street
• Option 3 - The same sized children’s play area, from Option 2, and a dog space open at Weld Street.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this engagement activity. The results from the voting for the three options will not be reviewed and presented to the Council. Further feedback will be provided to the community following Council's consideration.

Queries have been received in relation to the provision of an ACROD parking bay in Weld Street. One bay has been provided for, however this is not reflected in any of the options.

We apologise for any confusion that this ommission may have caused.