Creating a new park - Elder Street South Reserve

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Background

Elder Street South Reserve is a 4-hectare former landfill site in Clarinda that has been rehabilitated and is now ready to be turned into a park for the benefit of the community.

Park concept plans
In 2021 we consulted with the community about what sort of park we should build. Thank you to everyone who provided comments. Nature and being able to enjoy the natural environment were recurring themes and we used your feedback to develop the draft concept plans for the site.

The plans aim to connect people to nature, while providing active spaces and general amenity. Key features of the plans include:

• An adventure woodland - nature play area
• Activity zone with outdoor exercise equipment and hardcourt
• Shared path network for pedestrians and cyclists
• Native grassland and grassy woodlands
• Open lawn areas
• Picnic areas, seating and shelter
• Toilet and water facilities
• Parking.

You can view the final concept plan in the Document Library to the right, 'fly through the reserve' via the video below and view concept images below as well.

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Construction timelines

Stage 1 works were carried out in 2021/22, including landfill capping, drainage, path, landscaping and fencing works.
Stage 2 construction works will commence in April 2023 and are expected to be completed in Septmber 2023.

The site
The site is outlined in red in the map below.