Have your say on the Namatjira Park Master Plan

As part of Council’s continued commitment to improve open spaces, a Master Plan for improvements to Namatjira Park was prepared and endorsed in 2021.

Background

A community consultation process was undertaken the same year to gather feedback on how the park is currently used and how the community would like it to be used in the future. This feedback played a key role in shaping the Master Plan.

Following further site investigation works, the layout of the master plan has been refined, however the vision and scope remain the same. We have also further developed the concept designs for the Active Recreation and Skate Park proposed at Namatjira Reserve.

It is essential that the park continues to meet the needs of the community now and into the future, and Council’s successful advocacy has helped secure significant federal funding to assist in implementing the plan.

The key improvements identified in the Master Plan have been further tested for fit and integration against existing site features - including trees, underground assets, and changes in ground levels.

Key Upgrades

We’re now progressing a number of key upgrades at Namatjira Park, aligned with both the Master Plan and community feedback. Here’s an overview of what’s proposed - and what’s changed:

• Upgraded multi-sports fields with new sports lighting
  • New alignment of sports fields including two soccer pitches and a synthetic cricket wicket to cater for multiple sports and future proofing.
  • A turf wicket table and cricket practice nets were originally proposed but are no longer included due to space constraints and the absence of a home cricket club for training.
• Traffic and parking improvements, includes expansion of car parking spots available. Note: Closure of the entrance and car park off Newport Road.
• Upgraded playground, including a new nature play area and outdoor table tennis.
• Outdoor gym upgrade
  Following community consultation in early 2025, the outdoor gym will be upgraded in its current location based on community feedback.
• Improved path and trail network with improved lighting to support safer, more accessible movement through the park, inclusive of wayfinding and distance markers.
• New sports pavilion proposed at the southern end of the sports field.
  • Relocated to make better use of sports viewing and improved accessibility.
• New expanded skate/scooter/BMX facility for all skill levels.
  Originally proposed near Spring Road, this facility will now be built at the site of the existing skate bowl.
• Active play zone revised
  Due to the presence of major underground infrastructure, the original plan for multiple active courts (tennis, basketball/netball, futsal, rebound wall, and skate facilities) has been revised. The new plan includes:
  • 1 x tennis court
  • 1 x multi-use court (basketball/netball/futsal)
  • Table tennis
• Covered bowling green
  This work is being delivered by Bowls Club. These works are underway.
• Landscaping works to increase canopy cover with minimal tree loss.

View the updated Master Plan and let us know your feedback.

Have your say

Share your thoughts on the draft design by completing the online survey below.

You can also make submissions by mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194.

Feedback closes on Sunday 19 October.