What is the decision that we are making? We are designing a new playground at Riddell Reserve that balances community preferences with the need for inclusivity, safety, multi-child play opportunities and available budget.
How will we reach our decision? Community feedback will play a key role in confirming which playground features and design elements are most valued as we finalise the design.
Who are we trying to reach? Feedback is sought from people who use the playground regularly, including local families with children, students from neighbouring schools, young people.
What is the engagement level? For this project we will be engaging our community at the level of Consult on the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum. This means we will listen to what you say and consider it when we make a decision.
What can you influence?
- Types of play equipment.
- Play elements that cater to children who are hard of hearing.
- Social and imaginative play opportunities.
- Materials and style of playground.
What can’t you influence?
- Location of playground within the reserve.
- The final playground must fit within the available budget.
- Other amenities such as drinking fountains, dog bowls, rubbish bins.
- Site boundaries, infrastructure constraints and engineering compliance.
- Project timings.
