Holgate Reserve Revitalisation

Further works will shortly be underway at Holgate Reserve until the end of August (weather permitting), following from the recent tennis court resurfacing project and the coastal path upgrades.

The upcoming works will include:

• Installation of a new all-access playground, making the space more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone
• Provision for shade sails
• Earthworks and irrigation within the reserve area
• Replacement turf
• New BBQ and picnic furniture

Please note, there will be site fencing erected within the park, and temporary closure of car bays immediately adjacent the reserve to allow for construction access.

We acknowledge the strong community interest in having toilet facilities at the Reserve, however, as we are still investigating options and costs for sewer connection requirements we do not currently have a budget allocation for the installation of toilets.

Thanks for your patience as we continue to improve this great community space.

Following on from consultation in 2024, we can now provide an update on the Holgate Reserve Revitalisation.

Consultation ran for four weeks, and saw 107 participants provide feedback, with 82% of respondents identifying as residents.

Respondents were invited to rank options for the area from 1 (most wanted) to 5 (least wanted). The options were ranked in the following order:

1. Upgraded playground equipment
2. Toilet Facilities
3. Repurpose tennis courts to multi-use sport courts
4. Park furniture (benches, tables, etc.)
5. New shelter

The City has identified as a priority to upgrade the playground and repurpose the tennis courts to multi-use sport courts and officers have conducted further consultation with the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Group, to include design works on:

• Proposed accessible car bays adjacent.
• Concrete wheelchair access to new BBQ sites and surrounding play space.
• Wheelspin, basket swing and accessible multiplay unity.
• Shade sails covering the playspace.

Although ranking second, the City have recently completed a feasibility study on a public toilet in this reserve. This study will help inform future budget discussions and is not being considered at this time.

To view the design scope for the upgraded tennis courts and playground, see the documents tab on the project page.

Schedule of works (note times are approximate and subject to change):

• Tennis court upgrade April/May
• Playground and surrounds June/July

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback and we hope the new space will be enjoyed by all.