Dawson Park Public Open Space

Stage 1 of this project is complete, with the Vasse Dawson public open space now open to the public! 

Upgrade of Public Open Space Area - Public Comment

The City of Busselton has allocated funds for Dawson Park and is seeking comments from nearby residents on plans to upgrade this public open space.

Comment is open until Tuesday 23 March 2021.

Scope 

Central to the upgrade of Dawson Park POS is the installation of new play equipment and softfall material. The theme of this upgrade is generally climbing / adventure with other features including shade cloth, seating and landscaping with a focus on retaining the existing trees and planting additional shady trees.

Tell Us What You Think

Given your proximity to Dawson Park, you are invited to provide comment on the concept design for the upgrade. In considering your feedback, we ask that you keep in mind that some aspects of the upgrade are negotiable and can potentially be altered. These are indicated below:

Negotiable

• Playground equipment (climbing / adventure based theme)
  1. Is it age appropriate?
  2. Is the placement and orientation of the play equipment appropriate?
  3. Is the proposed play equipment in keeping with the look and feel of your neighbourhood?

• General landscaping
  1. Is the balance between open grassy space, trees and shrubs functional and attractive (bearing in mind the City’s commitment to maintaining water-wise gardens).

• Aesthetics
  1. Is the positioning of shade cloth suitable?
  2. Are access ways in and around the park suitable?
  3. Is the positioning of rubbish bins, benches and picnic facilities appropriate?

• Construction timeframe and public amenity during construction
  1. These works are schedule to commence in June 2021 – do you perceive any problem with this work schedule?
  2. During works access to the play equipment and the greater area of the Public Open Space will be limited – do you wish to make any comment regarding accessibility during works?

Non-Negotiables:

• Australian Standards, Equipment Specification and Engineering principles must be adhered to.
• A finite budget has been allocated to the Dawson Park POS upgrade.
• The funding arrangements as outlined in the WAPC policy must be adhered to.
• The defined scope of works must be fulfilled by the City of Busselton. In the case of the Dawson Park POS upgrade, a new playground, half basketball court, shade areas and landscaping must be provided.

Submissions

The quickest and easiest way to provide feedback is via the survey below.

Alternatively you can write to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Busselton, Locked Bag 1 Busselton WA 6280, or send an email to city@busselton.wa.gov.au – quoting reference ‘Dawson Park POS’.

Submissions close on Tuesday 23 March 2021. 

Please be aware that your comments may be used to form part of a Council report making it a public document. Thanks very much for providing feedback on this exciting community project.