FAQs
- Upgrading or replacing the football/cricket pavilion
- Enhancing public toilet accessibility and amenities
- Activating underutilised areas
- Incorporating passive recreation and social sporting facilities
- Increasing seating and shading
- Developing permanent baseball facilities
- Building netball courts
- Improving the Greyhound Slipping Track
- Enhancing pedestrian safety
- Formalising car parking and improving vehicle circulation.
- Developing a clear vision for infrastructure
- Aligning with Manningham’s recreation strategy
- Identifying current challenges for tenant clubs and the community
- Analysing demographics for future demand
- Improving awareness and accessibility of the Reserve
- Providing strategic justifications for future capital upgrades
What is the purpose of the Stintons Reserve Master Plan?
The Master Plan aims to identify and clarify opportunities, challenges, and limitations at Stintons Reserve. It will provide direction for the future development of the Reserve over the next 10-20 years, ensuring it meets the needs of various user groups and the broader community.
Who are the key user groups at Stintons Reserve?
The Reserve accommodates multiple user groups, including:
Park Orchards BMX Club
Park Orchards Cricket Club
Park Orchards Senior Football and Netball Club
Park Orchards Junior Football Club
Doncaster Baseball Club
Warrandyte Cricket Club
Manningham Greyhound Slipping Track
How will the community be involved in the development of the Master Plan?
The community will have opportunities to provide input through surveys, workshops, and public consultations throughout the various stages of the project. The ideas gathering survey is the first step in collecting community feedback to shape the Master Plan.
What types of improvements and upgrades are being considered?
Examples of potential improvements include:
How will the Master Plan address environmental concerns?
The Plan will assess and aim to preserve the park's flora and fauna, ensuring that any development is environmentally sustainable and enhances the natural beauty of Stintons Reserve.
What are the main objectives of the Master Plan?
The objectives include:
How can I participate in the ideas gathering survey?
You can participate by completing the survey available on the Manningham Council’s Your Say Page. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of Stintons Reserve.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, you can contact the Manningham Council’s Recreation Planner team via email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or 9840 9333.
How will the Master Plan enhance the usability and usage of Stintons Reserve?
The Plan will provide innovative solutions to meet current and future community demand, ensuring that Stintons Reserve becomes a versatile space for organised sports, recreation, and active living, catering to diverse needs and increasing overall usage.
How will accessibility be improved at Stintons Reserve?
The Plan will include strategies to improve accessibility for all visitors, including enhanced public facilities, safer pedestrian pathways, and better vehicle circulation.
Will there be further opportunities for future feedback during the Master Plan development?
Yes, there will be multiple stages of community consultation. The Council values ongoing feedback to refine and improve the Master Plan throughout its development.