Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade
The upgraded and expanded playground is now complete and reopen to the public.
Improvements to the playground include:
- New giant basket swing
- New lookout tower and rope play
- Upgrades and improvements to existing play towers
- New inclusive spinner
- New swing sets
- Expanded sand and water play
- Nature play areas
- As well as improved pathways around the playspace, more seating in convenient locations and new trees and plants.
For any enquiries please contact us
manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
9840 9333
The upgraded and expanded playground is now complete and reopen to the public.
Improvements to the playground include:
- New giant basket swing
- New lookout tower and rope play
- Upgrades and improvements to existing play towers
- New inclusive spinner
- New swing sets
- Expanded sand and water play
- Nature play areas
- As well as improved pathways around the playspace, more seating in convenient locations and new trees and plants.
For any enquiries please contact us
manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
9840 9333
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Residents celebrate the reopening of Victoria Street Playground
Share Residents celebrate the reopening of Victoria Street Playground on Facebook Share Residents celebrate the reopening of Victoria Street Playground on Twitter Share Residents celebrate the reopening of Victoria Street Playground on Linkedin Email Residents celebrate the reopening of Victoria Street Playground linkVictoria Street playground in Ruffey Lake Park has reopened after its major update.
We welcomed residents to celebrate the reopening with free ice-creams, fresh fruit and family fun on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Be sure to check it out and experience the newly upgraded playground.
Questions?
Contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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Victoria Street Playground reopening celebration
Share Victoria Street Playground reopening celebration on Facebook Share Victoria Street Playground reopening celebration on Twitter Share Victoria Street Playground reopening celebration on Linkedin Email Victoria Street Playground reopening celebration linkJoin us to celebrate the upgrade and reopening of Victoria Street Playground in Ruffey Lake Park.
Families can explore the refurbished playground and enjoy the expanded sand and water play area, as well as free ice-creams, fresh fruit and more family fun.
When: 1.00pm to 2.30pm, Sunday, 24 November 2024
Where: Victoria Street Playground, Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
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Victoria Street playspace open from Saturday 24 August
Share Victoria Street playspace open from Saturday 24 August on Facebook Share Victoria Street playspace open from Saturday 24 August on Twitter Share Victoria Street playspace open from Saturday 24 August on Linkedin Email Victoria Street playspace open from Saturday 24 August linkVictoria Street Playspace will be open to the public from Saturday 24 August, come along and enjoy the new and improved playspace. A family fun day event is being organised for November. Details on the event will be updated here.
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Construction phase March to September 2024
Share Construction phase March to September 2024 on Facebook Share Construction phase March to September 2024 on Twitter Share Construction phase March to September 2024 on Linkedin Email Construction phase March to September 2024 linkThe playground construction is progressing well, but unfortunately has experienced delays due to the recent wet weather. We now expect the playspace will re-open in September 2024.
While a portion of the lower carpark is still being used as a compound for the works, the toilets, picnic shelters and flying fox remain open for use.
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Lifecycle
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Formation of a Community Reference Group
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageThe Manningham community were publicly invited to be part of a community reference group made up of approx 8 representatives to provide feedback at key stages of the project.
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First round of consultation Oct / Nov 2022
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageConsultation open for contributions and suggestions via YSM. Tell us what you love about the playground and what you would like to see in the upgraded playspace.
Community engagement event to be held at the playground Sunday 23 October 2022
Consultation with children and interest groups.
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Taking in your feedback
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageFeedback from the initial community consultation phase collated and reviewed to help further improve the concept plan.
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Refining the design
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageConcept amended and refined in response to community feedback.
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Second round of consultation Feb 2023
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageExhibition of final concept for public comment.
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Design phase for playspace completed March 2023
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Procurement phase June 2023 to February 2024
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageDuring this phase Council is obtaining quotes for goods and services associated with the playground and appointing contractors to carry out the upgrade.
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Construction phase March to September 2024
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade has finished this stageThe playground will be temporarily closed in order to carry out the upgrade. The toilets, picnic shelters and the flying fox will remain open. A portion of the lower carpark will also be used as a compound for the works.
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Official Re-opening - 2024
Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade is currently at this stage
Victoria Street Playground Upgrade - Construction Flyer
Renders of new lookout tower and rope play area
Victoria Street Play Elements - Proposed
Results from First Round Consultation
Who's Listening
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City Design Team
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Victoria Street Playground FAQs
- Which play elements will stay?
- Which play elements will be removed?
- Will there be more play options for older children?
- Will the gecko sculptures be retained?
- Will the playspace be expanding?
- How will the playspace take advantage of the steep site?
- Will visibility between play zones be improved?
- What will happen to the engraved pavers?
- Will accessibility be improved?
- Will more seats and picnic tables be added?
- Will any trees be removed?
- Will the shade sails be retained?
- Will the playground have a café in the future?
- Will there be any changes to the existing toilets?
- Will there be any changes to the existing car parking areas?