The City of Casey is seeking community feedback on the draft concept design for the redevelopment of Ray Bastin Reserve, Narre Warren.
The concept design has been inspired by community input as part of the initial community consultation last year and has a number of features that aim to improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities, enhance the natural environment and re-imagine the theme of ‘The Rocket Park’.
City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM said a number of elements and infrastructure at the 4.5-hectare reserve, including the regional playground, were due to be replaced or revitalised to ensure the reserve continued to meet the needs of Casey’s growing community into the future.
“Ray Bastin Reserve is a highly valued community asset featuring a regional playground that caters to both locals and visitors from further afield,” she said.
“We listened to what the community told us as part of our initial community consultation, and the feedback we received from children, young people and their families has helped influence the detailed design we are now sharing with our community.
“The proposed design includes features that matter to our community, including elements that focus on adventure and activity-based play, sensory and nature play, storytelling, play and exploration areas as well as improved access for all ages and abilities.”
The proposed redevelopment will include:
- A new regional playground.
- Replacement of the liberty swing with alternate all-abilities play opportunities.
- Social space with shelters, seating and barbecues.
- Exercise loop and equipment.
- Multi-use court.
- Improvements to the existing skate park and pump/bike track.
- Art installation.
- New pathways and landscaping improvements.
The redevelopment of the reserve is valued at $3.095 million. The project is being jointly funded by the City of Casey ($1.245 million), the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund ($1.6 million) and Local Sports Infrastructure Fund $250,000).
To view and provide feedback on the Ray Bastin Reserve concept plans, visit our Casey Conversations website by 5.00 pm on Sunday 15 October: https://conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/ray-bastin-reserve-redevelopment
You are also welcome to provide feedback in person at Ray Bastin Reserve, Norfolk Drive, Narre Warren, on Tuesday 10 October between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm.