Construction of the new Tim Neville Arboretum playspace will commence in April 2024. Works will be completed at the end of July 2024 subject to favourable weather conditions.

Thank you to all participants who took part in the community engagement activities, provided feedback on the proposed renewal of the playspace, and helped us to generate ideas for the new design. A summary of the community engagement is available.

The final design provides an engaging playspace that accommodates different styles of play suitable for children of all ages and abilities.

How to explore the playspace design

  • Click on the coloured icons on the illustration below to see an image and description of each new playground feature.
  • View a full sized version of the map by clicking the arrows in the right hand corner.

Project details

The final design concept retains the castle and dragon theme from the original playspace built in the 90's.

Some of the key features of the new playspace include:

  • a dragon themed water play area
  • a new sandpit with water play
  • a large, wide slide
  • a 'quad bay' swing set
  • a new drawbridge
  • multiple interactive play elements.

The new playspace will also:

  • be fully fenced and have access gates in two locations.
  • have additional picnic seating
  • include shade sails over some areas

We are dedicated to creating all-inclusive playspaces where all children, no matter their ability, age, cultural and social background, can play together side-by-side and where parents, grandparents and carers feel welcome too.

Following the motto of 'Can I get there?' 'Can I play?' and 'Can I stay?' the final design addresses these considerations, aiming to make the playspace accessible at all times from arrival at the carpark, accessing play equipment to using the public facilities.

The design also includes wheelchair-accessible ramps and wider paths to as many parts of the new playground as possible.

We have teamed up with consultants ACLA to create a highly original and magical detailed designed concept based on feedback received during the initial consultation phase in October 2021. This included a total of 62 comments listed via the Knox Have Your Say webpage and social media platforms.

A second round of consultation on the proposed concept design was conducted in May 2023 before it was finalised later that year.

Refer to the community engagement summary link for further information.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Share memories

    Share your favourite moments at the playground.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Gather ideas

    Let us know what would you like to see in the playground.

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Prepare a detailed concept

    We prepare the detailed concept based on your feedback.

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Have your say on the detailed concept

    Provide your feedback on the detailed concept.

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    Prepare final design and documentation

    Based on recent feedback, we will refine some elements before preparing the final plans.

  • Timeline item 6 - complete

    Tender for a contractor

    Council will tender for a contractor to build the new playground.

  • Timeline item 7 - active

    Build the playground

    We will bring your vision to life.

Contact us

If you have a question or want to find out more about this project, please contact us:

Contact Information
Name Open Space and Landscape Design Team
Phone 03 9298 8781
Email openspace@knox.vic.gov.au