Doreen’s Splash Park is set to begin works this year, but not in time for this summer.
A concept plan has been released, showing a number of upgrades to the Hill Top Playground, including three slides of different sizes to suit all ages, along with nature-inspired climbing and balancing fun, water jets, and mist.
Feedback opened last year on what should be included in the upgrades, with a number of the top ideas being featured in the plan, and Whittlesea council are now throwing it back to residents to give their opinions again before the work begins.
Whittlesea council chair administrator Lydia Wilson said council was grateful for the community feedback that helped shape the plan.
“Thank you to our community who shared their favourite play and water play elements with us. We’re excited to share the concept plan with you that you helped create and find out if there’s anything we’ve missed before it gets finalised,” she said.
“Hill Top Playground and Splash Park will be another exciting place in our community for families to enjoy, and we’re looking forward to seeing it come to life.”
Construction will kick off in October 2024, but the opening isn’t scheduled for July 2025, meaning residents will need to wait another summer before enjoying a splash in the park.
Community consultation is now open, and closes Wednesday, April 24.
Plan: engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/hilltopsplash
