- Open date
07 December 2023
Last update date: 20 November 2024
Following community feedback, the City of Stirling will be improving the provision of recreational amenities to deliver a more active and vibrant Macaulay Park.
Based on community feedback we have made changes to the Concept Plan including:
- Reduced the size of the basketball court to better align with the space and community feedback regarding potential noise concerns
- Removed the under-pruning of trees from the plan
- Reorientated the pathway near the basketball and fitness space
- Updated the fitness zone and colour of the basketball surface to align with community outcomes
- Reduced the size of the mulched area around the proposed nature play
- Removed the proposed additional barbecue
- The project will be delivered in 2024 except for the new and improved park lighting which will occur in 2025.
Construction of stage one is currently scheduled to commence in September 2024.
There will be onsite signage advising of the works and the City will also update this page with important updates
Project timeline
December 2021
Community feedback round one
December 2023 – January 2024
Community feedback round two
Scheduled to commence September 2024, with proposed completion before the end of the year.
Stage one construction
2025 – new and upgraded pedestrian lighting and path connection pending budget allocation.
Stage two construction
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In December 2021 the City engaged with the local community to identify opportunities for the enhancement and activation of the park to better meet the need of all park users. This feedback has been vital in guiding and shaping the concept plan.
From the feedback received you told us that it’s important to provide a range of quality recreation experiences and that your top three ranked preferred amenities are an outdoor fitness zone, scooter path and 3-on-3 basketball. Feedback also highlighted the need for improvements to current play experiences and more barbecue facilities along with improved safety.
The City has taken on your feedback and is excited to share the proposed concept plan with you. We invite you to provide comments on the proposed upgrades and gain your views about the type of fitness equipment and the surface colour of the basketball court you would like to see.
The proposed new improvements include:
- 3 on 3 basketball court
- Outdoor fitness equipment/zone
- Scooter and tricycle path
- Nature play elements
- New reserve lighting
- Additional BBQ, new seating and tables.
In December 2023 - February 2024 the City shared the concept plan with the community durring round two feedback to explore what is important to the local park users. The City distributed letters to residents within 800m of the park and project signage invited the community to get involved and participate in drop-in sessions on Thursday 14 December 2023 and Thursday 18 January 2024.
Detailed outcomes of round two feedback can be found in the attached useful documents below.
Macaulay Park Landscape Concept Plan
FAQs
Based on feedback from the community, the following amenities have been captured into a concept plan.
- Outdoor fitness zone
- Small scooter path
- Two-toned basketball court with adjacent drinking fountain
- Nature play
- Additional and upgraded recreational path lighting
- Additional bench seating
- New picnic table.
Proposed locations of the above amenities are provided in the concept plan.
The playground at Macaulay Park was upgraded in 2005 and is currently in good condition. It is due to be considered for renewal in 2026/27 pending ongoing condition inspections.
The community identified they would like to see more diverse play opportunities. We have included a new nature play area on the concept. The community will also be given a further opportunity to have their say on the playground upgrade when it is due for renewal.
Yes, more trees are planned to be planted around the reserve to improve shade, canopy cover and improve the parkland experience. The community provided comment regarding a need to improve safety and sightlines around the reserve.
The original concept identified that the City would be undertaking selective underpruning to improve sightlines. However, due to community concern over the perceived impact this may have on the vegetation cover at Macaulay Park, this has now been removed from the plan. The City will continue to monitor the vegetation and will undertake pruning on an as needs basis as part of its routine maintenance operations.
We have located the court, approximately 120 metres away from the closest residential property and we will be using a noise attenuating backboard.
We are installing a basketball court for recreational use. It will not be fenced and it will be free for the community to practice their basketball skills. The court area dimensions will be approximately 15m x 9m plus run off and will include a 3 point line. The area will not be lit for evening use.
Determined by feedback outcomes, the community has chosen a two-toned basketball court surface and an outdoor fitness zone.
The fitness zone will provide a range of equipment which may include a step-up station, roman rings, sit up bench, gorilla bars, multi bench, leg raises and box jump equipment, body dip station and pull up bars. The type of exercise equipment, style and colour may be subject to change as the City progresses through detailed design.
At this time the proposed landscape works will not require the removal of any trees. A Quantified Tree Risk Assessment has been undertaken by a qualified arborist as part of the design development. The recommended tree works will be undertaken by the City.
New tree planting is included as part of the landscape works, as identified on the concept plan.
Stage one - all recreational improvements excluding pedestrian lighting.
Stage two- pedestrian lighting (pending budget approval by Council) including upgrade of existing lights and installation of new pole top lights to path network.
For more information, contact Leisure Planning on (08) 9205 8555 or email leisureplanning@stirling.wa.gov.au
