Background
Following a request from Rose Park residents, Council sought community feedback on proposed changes to Hewitt Avenue Reserve, Rose Park.
The development of this concept design commenced in March 2023, when Council distributed a letter and survey to nearby residents of Hewitt Avenue Reserve to determine feedback and opinions on the proposal for the Reserve.
The proposal consisted of an edible pocket garden that would include two wicking beds, a new canopy tree, paths and a drinking fountain. Hewitt Avenue Reserve is an invaluable area of open space used by local people in Rose Park for a variety ofContinue reading
Background
Following a request from Rose Park residents, Council sought community feedback on proposed changes to Hewitt Avenue Reserve, Rose Park.
The development of this concept design commenced in March 2023, when Council distributed a letter and survey to nearby residents of Hewitt Avenue Reserve to determine feedback and opinions on the proposal for the Reserve.
The proposal consisted of an edible pocket garden that would include two wicking beds, a new canopy tree, paths and a drinking fountain. Hewitt Avenue Reserve is an invaluable area of open space used by local people in Rose Park for a variety of purposes, and a pocket garden could complement these uses.
Council also conducted an on-site community workshop on 17 May 2023. Community members were involved in the co-design process of this concept design.
Based on the feedback from the survey and the workshop, a draft concept design has been developed and feedback is being sought from the local community.
What does the Hewitt Avenue Reserve Draft Concept Design include?
Some of the key features of the concept design include:
- Two wicking beds.
- A new shade tree.
- Plantings.
- Meandering path.
- Seating.
- A drinking fountain.
- Entry sign and statement paving.
- Artwork on fence.
- Bollards.
What happens next?
Council is seeking your feedback on the Hewitt Avenue Reserve Draft Concept Design.
This concept design contains suggested additions and improvements for Hewitt Avenue Reserve.
The results of this consultation will be reported to Council, along with recommendations for next steps. Should Council decide to proceed to detailed design, specific information such as plant species and future management of the garden would be determined at that point.
Please provide your feedback via the survey below by 5 pm Monday 4 September 2023.
Need more information?
If you would like more information, please contact Council's Planner Policy and Projects, Sue Draper via email at burnside@burnside.sa.gov.au or telephone 8366 4200.
Image below left: an example of a wicking bed. These beds can be constructed from many different materials and in differing sizes and shapes to ensure they complement the character of the area.
Image below right: the Hewitt Avenue Reserve.
Image below: Hewitt Avenue Reserve Edible Pocket Garden, Draft Concept Design.
