Monash Way - Public Open Space

Upgrade of Public Open Space Area - Public Comment

The City of Busselton has allocated funds for Monash Way POS 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 Monash Way POS is the installation of new play equipment and a new pump track for small BMX-style bike riding. Other features include new soft-fall around play equipment, shade cloth, seating and landscaping with a focus on retaining and planting additional shady trees.

The Concept Design has been attached for your reference.

Tell Us What You Think

Given your proximity to Monash Way POS, 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 Monash Way 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 Monash Way POS upgrade, a new playground and a new pump (bike) track must be provided.

Submissions

The quickest and easiest way to provide feedback is via the feedback form 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 ‘Monash Way 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.