Warrandyte Reserve Northern Oval Upgrade

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Following community consultation in August 2024, we’ve finalised the design for the Northern Oval upgrade at Warrandyte Reserve.

The final design includes:

  • relocation of the new shelter to the eastern side of the oval, opposite the tennis court car park, to protect significant trees and improve access to existing paths and amenities
  • installation of a new 1.5 metre-wide concrete footpath to help manage erosion on the steep terrain
  • replacement of the existing timber retaining wall with a more robust mudstone rock wall
  • new garden beds featuring indigenous trees and plants around the new path areas
  • new bollards along the northern

Following community consultation in August 2024, we’ve finalised the design for the Northern Oval upgrade at Warrandyte Reserve.

The final design includes:

  • relocation of the new shelter to the eastern side of the oval, opposite the tennis court car park, to protect significant trees and improve access to existing paths and amenities
  • installation of a new 1.5 metre-wide concrete footpath to help manage erosion on the steep terrain
  • replacement of the existing timber retaining wall with a more robust mudstone rock wall
  • new garden beds featuring indigenous trees and plants around the new path areas
  • new bollards along the northern edge of the car park to enhance pedestrian safety.

Why is this happening?

These improvements will provide improved infrastructure for the whole community, including dogs and their owners. The Warrandyte Reserve infrastructure upgrade is supported by the Victorian Government through the New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program. The Warrandyte Reserve infrastructure upgrade is supported by the Victorian Government through New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.

Where is it?

Warrandyte Reserve is located at the Corner Heidelberg Warrandyte Road and Taroona Avenue.

The reserve is an important part of the Warrandyte community, providing a range of sporting and recreation opportunities and community services for residents of all ages. The reserve caters to both formal competition and informal activities. These include football, cricket, netball, basketball, tennis, walking, jogging, skating, exercising, playground use, picnicking, and connecting with nature.

When is it happening?

Construction is planned for late 2025 and will be delivered in 2 stages:

  • Stage 1: Infrastructure works
  • Stage 2: Oval drainage upgrades.

The schedule is subject to authority approvals, weather conditions and contractor availability.

Questions?

  • Consultation update – Warrandyte Reserve northern oval upgrade – September 2024

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    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed upgrade at Warrandyte Reserve northern oval.

    Your feedback and ideas will help inform the final designs for this reserve.

    Summary of key findings:

    • Most people who completed the survey use the reserve very often and regularly. While the survey respondents use the northern oval primarily for dog walking, it is also used intensively for sport, informal exercise and play, particularly with children.
    • 56% of respondents support the proposal and the project will continue.
    • An improvement to the grounds and drainage is broadly supported. The new shelter is equally important to respondents as well as other supplementary infrastructure to improve the amenity of the northern oval.
    • Concerns have been raised about the issue of visitors not picking up after their dogs, which can compromise the usability of the grounds, particularly for junior sports.
    • Some great ideas were shared on how the plan could be improved. They will all be considered and assessed against site restrictions and funding availability as we develop the final plan.

    Next steps

    • We will finalise the concept plan based on the feedback received.
    • We will provide an update on the project progress in mid-2025.

    Further information

    • You can read the consultation summary and analysis report here.

  • Consultation on Warrandyte Reserve northern oval upgrade now closed

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    Consultation on the Warrandyte Reserve northern oval upgrade closed Monday, 12 August 2024.

    Thank you to everyone who participated, we are currently reviewing all feedback and will report back on the key outcomes here at the end of 2024.

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

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