Monaro Crescent/ Padova Court Playground Draft Concept Design

This consultation is now closed.

Background

Monaro Crescent / Padova Court Reserve Playground is a local level playground located adjacent Newton Village Shopping Centre and Newton Plaza, and approximately 100m south of Steve Woodcock Sports Centre.

Satellite view of Monaro Crescent / Padova Court Playground (red star) showing proximity to other facilities.

In early 2021 Council asked the Community for suggestions on playground features to include in a redeveloped playground. The Community requested a basketball court, swings, more seating and better connections to the shopping centres.

A Draft Concept Plan was developed based on Community suggestions. The proposal includes retention (and refresh) of several items of existing play equipment and the shade structure to minimise the cost of the upgrade and extend the useful life of the existing assets.

What’s being proposed?

The Concept Plan has been designed to complement the shopping centre precinct which is soon to be redeveloped. It includes a half-court basketball court, upgraded playground elements, new plantings, new signage and a walkway to connect with the Newton Plaza shopping centre. It also includes a rock retaining wall around the playground, which will double as seating and incorporate climbing elements.

The colour of the half-court basketball will be selected to minimise heat outputs, and re-use of sustainable materials will be sourced where appropriate (rocks, timber logs etc.). The Concept Plan increases plantings at the Reserve, assisting in cooling and greening the space.

The reserve is currently known as Monaro Crescent Reserve, Monaro Crescent/Padova Court Reserve and Padova Court/ Monaro Crescent Reserve. Council is interested to know if the Community would support a new name for the reserve to help create a sense of place and ownership of the space, and reduce wordiness and confusion.

How you can get involved

You are invited to provide your feedback on the Concept Plan and suggest a new name for the reserve by connecting with us in one of the following ways:

• Preferably provide your feedback online here
• Complete and return to Council a hardcopy survey form
• Come to the Drop in and Play Session!
  3:30 - 5:30pm, Tuesday 23 March
  Free play activities for the kids and refreshments
  Talk with staff on site about the concept plan
• Email: mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au Subject ‘Monaro / Padova Playground Concept Plan’
• Write a letter addressed to Community Engagement Officer, Campbelltown City Council, PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074

Enquiries: Cathy Aktanarowicz and Alyssa Hill (Community Engagement Officers) mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au or 8366 9222.

Consultation closes: 4pm, Thursday 30 March 2023.

Participants who attend the Drop In Session or complete a survey online, go into the draw to win a Council prize pack valued at $30.