Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade

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We're upgrading the playspace at Hillcroft Reserve in Templestowe, as well as providing a new pedestrian path and rock stairway connecting both ends of Hillcroft Reserve, from Hillcroft Drive to Lawanna Drive.

This project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 open space Capital Works Program.

Thank you for your feedback on the concept design. The final design for the Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade is now available here.

Construction will begin in February 2025 and is expected to take three months to complete. During this time Hillcroft Reserve will be closed to

We're upgrading the playspace at Hillcroft Reserve in Templestowe, as well as providing a new pedestrian path and rock stairway connecting both ends of Hillcroft Reserve, from Hillcroft Drive to Lawanna Drive.

This project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 open space Capital Works Program.

Thank you for your feedback on the concept design. The final design for the Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade is now available here.

Construction will begin in February 2025 and is expected to take three months to complete. During this time Hillcroft Reserve will be closed to the public.

Where is it?

Hillcroft Reserve is located along Hillcroft Drive and Lawanna Drive in Templestowe.

It is a large reserve with an existing playspace and a timber staircase to the north of the reserve that partially links pedestrians to Lawanna Drive.

Hillcroft Reserve, 45-49 Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe


Why is it needed?

The last major upgrade to the playspace at Hillcroft Reserve occurred 20 years ago, with many play pieces, furniture and park assets requiring replacement. The upgrade will also provide new opportunities to expand the play area for children of varying ages.

The existing timber staircase is also showing signs of wear and tear, with a new path and stairway proposed to safely link both ends of the reserve from Hillcroft Drive to Lawanna Drive.

When is it happening?

The final design plan will be released in late 2024, with construction to occur in early 2025.

How will the work affect me?

We will make every effort to minimise any disruption to residents and visitors.

The reserve will be closed during construction. The nearest alternative park is Church Road North Playspace, 1.2km away in Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe, VIC 3106.

Questions?

  • How your input shaped the final design

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    The final design for the Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade is available here.

    The following additions have been incorporated into the design in response to community feedback:

    • new monkey bars
    • a new tube mound slide
    • a new handrail for the steepest section of the rock staircase
    • more junior play options which includes a new spinner and new junior play panels.


    The final design also includes a new:

    • track glide
    • double swing set
    • four-person rocker
    • picnic table area
    • drinking fountain
    • refurbished basketball pad
    • concrete footpath and rock stairway linking Hillcroft Drive and Lawanna Drive; as well as,
    • additional garden beds and trees.


    Works are scheduled to begin in February 2025 and take three months to complete, subject to weather.

    If you have any questions about this project, please refer to our FAQs or contact our City Planning team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

  • Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade - Consultation Feedback

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    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade.

    The feedback we received will help us to develop our final design for the playspace and make sure this reserve continues to meet the needs of our local community.

    Here's a summary of the feedback we received.

    The strengths of the playspace included its:

    • New access path and rock staircase
    • New picnic table area
    • New play equipment and nature play elements
    • New basketball pad area

    Your suggestions for improving the playspace included:

    • Replacing the existing monkey bars due to height issues with minors
    • Replacing the existing mound slide due to its narrowness and water pooling issues
    • More junior play options
    • Consideration for a handrail for steep areas of staircase

    Additional items:

    We received recommendations to include a BBQ area and waterplay area, however this will not be explored due to the project’s limited budget.

    What’s next?

    The final design plan is currently being created and will be available later this year.

    Construction will take place in early 2025.

  • Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade community consultation has now closed

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    Consultation on the draft playspace concept design for Hillcroft Reserve closed on Thursday, 9 May 2024.

    We are currently reviewing the feedback we received.

    We will report back on the key outcomes from consultation, with a final design for the playspace to be published at the end of June 2024.

    If you have any questions about this project in the meantime, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au


  • Have you say on the proposed design for Hillcroft Reserve playspace

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    Share your feedback and ideas for the new playspace at Hillcroft Reserve.

    Check out our draft concept design and complete our survey by Thursday 9 May 2024.

    The proposed upgrades will include:

    • a larger basketball pad
    • track glide, integrated nature play and a tyre course
    • double swing set
    • a four-person rocker
    • picnic table area and upgraded drinking fountain
    • new bench seats
    • additional garden beds and trees
    • an adult fitness station
    • a new concrete footpath and rock stairway linking Hillcroft Drive and Lawanna Drive


    Tell us:

    • What do you like about the concept plan?
    • Should anything be changed?
    • Is there anything else that would encourage you or your family to use this space more?


    The feedback received during this consultation will inform the final design for this playspace.


    This project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 open space Capital Works Program.


    If you have any questions about this upgrade, contact our City Planning team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

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