Consultation update – Warrandyte Reserve northern oval upgrade – September 2024

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 early 2025.

Further information

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