Consultation Updates
Here you will find updates on consultation projects. If you require any further information on any consultations, please find contact information under 'Who's Listening' on the consultation's project page.
Here you will find updates on consultation projects. If you require any further information on any consultations, please find contact information under 'Who's Listening' on the consultation's project page.
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Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas
Share Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas on Facebook Share Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas on Twitter Share Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas on Linkedin Email Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas linkUpdate 28/11/25
Thank you to everyone who took the to provide feedback during the consultation period held from Monday 30 June to Sunday 10 August 2025.
Officers have now completed their analysis of all community feedback received for the proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas. An agenda item containing officer recommendations has been prepared for the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday 10 December 2025. The Council will be asked to consider this agenda item at that meeting and to make a decision then.
To view all Council agendas and minutes, please visit the City’s website: Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton
For further information about Council Meeting processes and procedures, please visit: About Council and Committee Meetings » City of Busselton
Please note that the public are welcome to attend the meeting in person or may choose to watch the live stream on the City’s YouTube channel: City of Busselton - YouTube
Thank you again for your participation.
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Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed
Share Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed on Facebook Share Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed on Twitter Share Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed on Linkedin Email Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed linkOver many years of consultation and research the City is proud to announce the completion of the installation of new granite plaques at the Old Busselton Cemetery. The project was able to identify an additional 750 individuals, increasing the known number of burials from 250 to nearly 1,000- a mammoth effort. To read more about this project click here.
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Rotary Park Update October 2025
Share Rotary Park Update October 2025 on Facebook Share Rotary Park Update October 2025 on Twitter Share Rotary Park Update October 2025 on Linkedin Email Rotary Park Update October 2025 linkTo ensure correct installation works, the Rotary Park playground upgrade is now on hold until the new year. Due to the current high water table, it is unsafe to install the poles for the shade sails at this stage. The City will reassess condition in the new year and aim to resume works once the site is suitable for installation.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Holgate Reserve is Open!
Share Holgate Reserve is Open! on Facebook Share Holgate Reserve is Open! on Twitter Share Holgate Reserve is Open! on Linkedin Email Holgate Reserve is Open! linkThe upgraded all-access equipment includes wheel spin, basket swing and an accessible multiplay unit. There is concrete wheelchair access to the new BBQ sites and the surrounding playspace with the use of soft-fall matting.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.Please note that the shade sails have been removed for now due to possible inclement weather and will be reinstalled prior to the warmer months. The tennis court resurfacing & upgrade is also on hold until the weather improves – we’ll keep you posted!To visit the project page click here.


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Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025
Share Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025 on Facebook Share Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025 on Twitter Share Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025 on Linkedin Email Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025 linkUpgrade installation works will commence at the Old Broadwater Farm Playground from Wednesday 27 August 2025.Following from community consultation earlier in the year, the Between the Trees Concept was chosen (pictured).
Key features include:
- Custom Playpark Structure – A multi-level play area with climbing, sliding, and imaginative play elements.
- Sensory Play Panel – Fully accessible feature engaging for sight and touch.
- Rain Wheel - A fully accessible feature offering inclusive sensory play.
- Talking Daisies - A fully accessible communication feature that allows children to talk and listen to each other through connected units
The installation is expected to be complete by early September.
You can view further information relating to the consultation and design concepts via the project page: https://yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/new-river-park-playground-upgrade


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Holgate Reserve Revitalisation- August 2025
Share Holgate Reserve Revitalisation- August 2025 on Facebook Share Holgate Reserve Revitalisation- August 2025 on Twitter Share Holgate Reserve Revitalisation- August 2025 on Linkedin Email Holgate Reserve Revitalisation- August 2025 linkExciting progress at Holgate Reserve – the playground installation was underway last week as part of the upgrade works. Here's what's coming:
- New all-access playground
- Shade sails to keep things cool
- Fresh earthworks & irrigation
- New turf adjacent the playground
- All-access BBQ & picnic furniture for perfect park days
If the weather plays nice, we’re on track to reopen by the end of September 2025.
The project page can be found here: yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/holgate-reserve-park-upgrades