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Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback on the draft concept plans. Your input has been invaluable.
Community feedback regarding the proposed removal of the existing skate facility to make way for a new Pocket Park was mixed. While some supported the idea of a welcoming, passive open space, others expressed concern about losing a valued recreational facility.
In response, we are now exploring options to redesign and improve amenities to better meet community needs. Once a draft design is developed, we will re-engage with the community to seek further input and ensure the final outcome reflects local priorities.
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We listened. What we heard –
Play space upgrade |
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Swifts Creek streetscape upgrade |
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Community Feedback:
- Retain existing play equipment and add new elements.
- Interest in nature-based and inclusive play features.
- Requests for a splash park and skate park for older children.
- Positive feedback on the proposed upgrade and its inclusivity.
- Suggestions for including elements for older children (e.g. Ninja/Parkour)
Council Response:
- Nature-based and contemporary play elements will be added.
- Splash parks are considered for regional-scale play spaces.
- Redesign of the existing skate park is being explored.
- Positive feedback acknowledged.
- Considering inclusion of older kids' elements in broader play space
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Community Feedback:
- Strong support for the upgrade.
- Importance of involving the Swifts Creek Hall Committee.
- Requests for horse riding signage, shaded picnic tables, and more bins.
- Desire to retain and add street trees.
- Appreciation for seating and furniture that encourages social interaction and economic activity.
Council Response:
- Feedback noted and incorporated where possible.
- Design includes picnic table roof and additional bins.
- Potential to add more trees acknowledged.
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Pocket park upgrade |
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Pedestrian link to recreation reserve |
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Community Feedback:
- Mixed views on removing the skate park; preference for upgrading it.
- Support for the park concept and its design.
- Requests for amenities like shade, seating, rubbish bins, and electric BBQ.
- Idea to name the park after a prominent local figure.
Council Response:
- Concept plan for new skate park and upgraded amenities underway.
- BBQ inclusion being explored.
- Positive feedback noted.
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Community Feedback:
- Strong support for safety and accessibility improvements.
- Importance of lighting, especially in winter.
- Recognition of current pedestrian patterns (e.g., students walking via northern side of Cassilis Road).
Council Response:
- Feedback noted for future design considerations.
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Thank you to all who shared feedback on the draft plans.
The survey closed Friday 4 April 2025.
All comments are being reviewed, before we finalise the final draft concept plan.
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The development of the Swifts Creek Draft Public Realm Concept Plans is based the community engagement from the two workshops held in November 2024.
Members of the community were asked to nominate ideas for future open space projects within Swifts Creek. Feedback during initial community engagement was used to identify a range of achievable projects that aim to enhance the amenity and aesthetics of the township.
To help us make informed decisions, we asked for feedback on the draft concept plans. This helps us understand what the community likes, and where there might be concerns or challenges.
Whether you’re a resident, visitor, or work in these areas we want to hear from you. Your feedback is important and will be considered as we progress with this project.
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The development of the Masterplan is based the community engagement from the two workshops held in November 2024. Members of the community were asked to nominate ideas for future open space projects within Swifts Creek.
Thank you to all the community members who attended the workshops and others who contributed to the planning of future of open space projects within Swifts Creek.
Following “open house” engagement sessions with community members on 14 November 2024, which defined opportunities to enhance the public realm of the township, a range of potential projects were identified.
Further consideration of these projects by the Project Reference Group has suggested a range of priorities to pursue.
Swifts Creek Draft Public Realm Concept Plan - Key Plan (65.4 MB) (pdf)