Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan

A new public artwork by artist Natasha Johns-Messenger has been commissioned for Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster.

As part of the the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan, artists were invited to propose site responsive concepts that celebrated the natural environmental features of the area.

Site preparation work was carried out last week with the artwork being installed in December.

Visit our website to find out more about the artist.

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/.../ruffey-lake-park...

As part of the delivery of the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan, we have completed the following upgrades at The Boulevarde Hill precinct

A new lookout space with stunning lake views with:

• shelter
• picnic tables
• a flexible deck space for yoga/meditation

A new ‘Park Warrior’ course for cross-fit/ninja-style exercise, BBQ, and drinking fountain

You can visit The Boulevarde Precinct here:

The last component to completed the upgrade to the Boulevarde Hill precinct will be a new public artwork coming end of 2023.

We're implementing the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan actions for the Boulevarde Hill precinct.

The improvements for this precinct include:

• A new lookout space with stunning lake views that will provide:
  • shelter
  • picnic tables
  • a flexible deck space for yoga/meditation
• A new exercise station for cross-fit/ninja-style exercise, offering a different type of activity compared to the existing exercise stations. This area will also include:
  • BBQ
  • drinking fountain
• New public art

The main landscaping works will be completed by early Spring 2023.

For further information, contact us on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

We’re honoured to receive a commendation for the Parks and Leisure Region Awards of Excellence (Victoria and Tasmania), Strategic and Master Planning Award for Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan. Within one point of the winner, we were recognised for our excellence in the category.

Parks and Leisure Australia is a leading industry association for professionals in the sector. It aims to build, serve and develop Australia’s strong and united parks and leisure industry.

Through the Awards of Excellence, Parks and Leisure Australia recognise and showcase outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts in the industry across various award categories. The Strategic and Master Planning category recognises outstanding examples of strategic planning for parks, open space, sport, recreation and leisure that have enriched and revitalised a community. Receiving a commendation, Manningham is recognised as a category leader within Victoria and Tasmania.

The approach for developing the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan involved community and stakeholder engagement to produce a plan that supported a shared vision for the park’s future. It is an exciting and detailed strategic document that provides clear direction for the park’s future design, development and management over the next 15 years. With more than 1,000 voices contributing to its development, the Masterplan’s planning process demonstrates excellence in creating a shared vision.

We are very proud that Manningham’s premier park’s new Masterplan is one of industry excellence. We look forward to implementing the actions that will continue to provide a wealth of experiences for all to enjoy.

We're implementing the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan actions for the Botanic Hill precinct.

The improvements for this precinct include:

• A new lookout space with stunning lake views that will provide:
  • shelter
  • picnic tables
  • BBQ
  • drinking fountain
  • a flexible covered space (e.g., for yoga/meditation)
• A new exercise station for cross-fit/ninja-style exercise, offering a different type of activity compared to the existing exercise stations.

We’re currently preparing the concepts for the space. The timing of the upgrade is subject to funding availability. All images provided are concept examples only and may differ slightly to final design.

For further information, contact us on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

Stage one of community consultation for the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan has now closed.

From Thursday 14 November 2019 to Monday 16 December 2019 we asked the community to tell us what is important to them about Ruffey Lake Park and how they’d like to use it in the future.

During this time we ran an online survey, several community consultations sessions and continue to work with a Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan Community Reference Group on the project.

We look forward to getting back to you with a draft masterplan for feedback in mid-2020.

We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Ruffey Lake Park and want to hear from you.

Join us at Ruffey Lake Park and share your ideas. This is your chance to talk to us about what you want to see as part of the masterplan. There will be free coffee or refreshments available at these events.

Session 1: Community consultation session at Ruffey Lake Park (Weekend)
When:
Saturday 30 November 2019
10.00am to 12.00pm.

Where:
Victoria Street Playground
99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East.

Free coffee and drawings activities for the kids will be available.

We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Manningham’s most loved park, Ruffey Lake Park. The masterplan will provide clear direction for the future design and development of the park over the next 15 years.

The masterplan will take into consideration:

• Pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle access, circulation, linkages and parking
• Recreational and organised park usage
• The safety of park users
• The park’s furniture and landscape elements
• How we manage and interpret the parks heritage values
• How we maintain or improve the parks visual amenity
• Tree planting, bushland conservation and weed management
• Play environments and play spaces
• Events planning and management
• Signage, wayfinding and interpretation
• Public arts and memorials.