Update

From 10 – 31 August 2017, Council sought your feedback on the future use of Constable Hyde Memorial Garden.

Council sought input on a potential upgrade of the Garden, including the elements that the community preferred for this open space. Feedback has contributed to the development of two draft master plan options.

Respondents to the consultation have told Council that they use the Garden for relaxation and as a cut-through from residential properties to access the shopping and service precinct on Kensington Road. Twenty eight per cent of residents who responded said they use the Garden on a weekly basis.

The features that the community identified as important for the Garden include more seating, a lawned area, a play space and more trees.

The community also indicated that retaining the three distinct areas within the Garden is favourable.

In the grassed open space area the respondents strongly support a new playground to be designed for a 4-7 year age group with a natural theme that features swinging, climbing, sliding and nature play. It was also requested of Council to consider skate park facilities.

The respondents said that a formal garden and grassed area, paving, and a picnic area are desirable in the plaza area, along with more trees and seating.

The respondents wanted the car park to be retained with a review of the existing parking conditions to be undertaken.

Acknowledgment of the Garden’s history is important to the community, particularly in relation to Constable William Hyde.

Based on the feedback, Council has developed two concepts for the Garden which incorporates the feedback received from the community in August.

To view the draft concepts and to find out more, please visit here.