Council sought feedback from the community which helped shape the final design for the pocket park at 218 Railway Parade, Noble Park.
There was strong support for a new pocket park to increase the quantity of publicly accessible public open space within this area of Noble Park.
The main themes and comments received from the community were to:
- retain the existing trees
- make it an enjoyable park for all age groups
- provide a picnic table setting and seating
- enhance the landscape amenity and biodiversity
- retain clear sight lines into the park
- provide a small area with junior playground equipment.
The final concept plan is aligned with:
- the allocated budget for the 2023-2024 financial year
- the Greater Dandenong Open Space Strategy 2020-2030 - see section Appendix B: Park Development Standards for Pocket Parks
- the staging plan that will inform future capital improvement works bids to Council.
The key elements of the concept plan and the implementation of project works are:
Stage 1 works 2023-24
- new low perimeter wall and edging to align with level changes along street frontages
- new gravel path from Pamela Street to a new picnic table setting and seating area
- retention of existing trees
- new tree planting, garden beds and grass area.
Future stages – subject to funding
The following projects are subject to future capital improvement bids being supported through Council’s annual budget process:
- small area with junior playground equipment
- a 3-piece fitness equipment pod.
