FAQs
Why is the current playground being replaced?
All playground equipment across the City is regularly assessed and each year funds are allocated in the budget to undertake playground renewals across the City in accordance with the Council’s approved five (5) year capital works program.
An assessment has been undertaken on the Swanbourne Beach Playground in accordance with this program and it is due to be renewed in the next financial year.
Can the playground be a mixture of the design options?
The feedback received during this consultation period will be used to gauge the preferred design and inform the type of equipment that playground users would like to see in the future. Once a preferred design is identified, the feedback can be incorporated in the final playground design with the chosen playground supplier.
Mixing and matching components from several manufacturers can be accommodated but may be more expensive and requires considerations such as encroaching fall zones. If an element of another playground design is popular in the feedback, the chosen playground supplier may have a similar or equivalent component in their range which can be included in the final playground design.
Will the area be shaded?
Yes, the playground upgrade will include the installation of new shade sails.
Will the playground be fenced?
The existing playground is fenced. As part of this community consultation, we would like feedback on if playground users would like the new playground to be fenced. A consideration in this decision is that a nature playground option involves the engagement of a landscape architect and could provide the opportunity for the area surrounding the playground to be incorporated in the landscape design. In this case a fence may not be preferable.
Will the Swanbourne Beach foreshore be closed during the playground upgrade?
No, only the immediate work area will be fenced off for safety reasons. All other areas of the reserve will remain accessible.