HISTORIC UPDATES

• ​Council has approved Stage 2 upgrades to Rotary Park at the 24 June OCM, focusing on enhancing recreational facilities and accessibility. ​ Key decisions include the installation of inclusive play equipment, a toddler play area, bike track, picnic shelters, and upgraded lighting, with pole lighting replacing bollard lights where feasible. ​ Maintenance access routes and flood management measures were also addressed, ensuring safety during rainy seasons. ​ Existing trees and artwork will be preserved, and landscaping improvements such as turf, feature planting, and mulched areas will be implemented. ​ The upgrades aim to create a more accessible and enjoyable space for residents. [JUL 2025]
• The design team are currently finalising the concept design of Stage 2, however some aspects of the detailed design has commenced through consultancy contracts, which will form part of the detailed design package. These items currently being worked on include the lighting renewal and structural details. It is anticipated that all works associated with the detailed design will be completed by November 2024, and will be followed immediately by the preparation and advertisement of a construction tender. This process will take approximately six months to the time a Recommendation Report will be presented to Council. Due to the seasonal constraints associated with the location of Stage 2 in the lower lying areas of Rotary Park, the construction works are unable to be completed during the wetter months of the year. This indicates through the cashflow schedule, that the earliest site works on Stage 2 can commence would be Spring (October/November) 2025.
• Stage 1 has been completed in late 2024. (Fort replacement)