Point Ormond Reserve Playground Upgrade

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Cost
Why are we doing this?
In recent years, the condition of the playground equipment has steadily declined and recently we needed to remove the playground due to its poor condition and ongoing safety issues.
Our concept plan for a new playground responds to this special location, catering to all ages and abilities and will meet the current Australian Standards. As part of these works, we have also considered improvements to the picnic and barbecue areas and pathways to and around the reserve. This includes the pathway to the Beacon Hill Lookout.
In 2019/21, we sought your feedback on a draft concept plan for the new playground. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, this project was put on hold for 12 months.
Following funding through the LRCI program, construction began on 20 October 2021.
The impact
Construction of the playground and Beacon Hill pathways and picnic areas are now complete and open to the public.
The BBQs in both locations are now operational. Other BBQ facilities can be found at Marina Reserve, St Kilda and Elwood Park.
Objectives
LRCI-funded projects aim to deliver infrastructure and public space changes that will help us improve safety, access and amenity throughout our City.
Key improvements at Point Ormond Reserve include:
- new trees and garden beds
- new irrigation system around the playground area
- Construction of new paths between the playground and the existing Point Ormond lookout path and Bay Trail
- improvements to access around Point Ormond Lookout
- construction of new barbeque areas including a new picnic shelter (main area adjacent playground and minor area behind the lookout).
The new playground incorporates:
- accessible ‘Beacon-style’ play structures
- mound slides
- a variety of swings
- a double flying fox
- a wheelchair accessible carousel
- trampolines
- nature play and musical instruments
- a water pump play area.
Next steps
We’re growing new turf as part of the playground upgrade. Kindly stay off the new turf to give it the best chance to establish and grow.
The electrical supply for the BBQs is anticipated to be reconnected in May. We thank you for your patience.
For more information about the upgrade please contact us via ASSIST on 03 9209 6777.


Fencing around Beacon Hill



Completed Beacon Hill site

Construction on the playground site

Point Ormond Playground upgrade
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