Project Snapshot

• Project summary: Alison Park Playground Upgrades
• Dates: November to March 2024
• Location: Alison Park, 194 Alison Road, Randwick NSW 2031
• Contact Officer: Evan Buntoro, Project Manager evan.buntoro@randwick.nsw.gov.au or Phone (02) 9093 6000

Background

Alison Park playground is located at the South-East corner of Alison Park and have been bringing joy to the community since 1986, when the first play equipment was installed. Currently, the playground has a fenced area of 491m2 and 5 play equipment.

As part of Council`s engagement in improving open spaces, in September 2022, the community was consulted in order to learn more about how people use the Alison Park playground and gather ideas for the upgrade. From the consultation we learned that 69% of respondents visit the playground with children aged 0 to 6 and 60% visit regularly.

Two concept plans were presented for the community to vote and make comments and the winning concept design is being presented here. The upgrade of this playground will increase the quantity of play equipment to serve more local community and minimise the gap of playspace in Randwick area.

Key features

The new concept of Alison Park Playground includes:

• New play equipment to be more inclusive for all age and ability users;
• A percussion play equipment to enhance kids development;
• New floor surface to be done with non-toxic permeable material and recycled rubber to provide the fallzone safety;
• Replacement of Shade cloth, which will bring the shade ratio to 42% and reducing the heat of the play equipment;
• Additional gate to be installed;
• New picnic setting and park shelter;
• New bubbler with filtered water

Scope of Works and Timeline

The construction works involve:

• Demolition of existing playground;
• Installation of drainage;
• Installation of wall and edging;
• Fencing;
• Installation of new playground equipment and rubber softfall;
• Installation of landscape furniture;
• Concrete pavement;
• Landscaping.

The works are scheduled to start in late November 2023 and Expected Completion is set for March 2024.

• Working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 12pm

There will be Christmas 2023 / New Year 2024 shutdown period from Wednesday, 20^th of December 2023 until Monday, 8^th of January 2024.

Meanwhile, nearby alternative playgrounds are:

• Writtle Park Playground - 450m from Alison Park
• Frank Doyle Park Playground - 700m from Alison Park

For any further information, please contact:

Evan Buntoro, Project Manager
Email:  evan.buntoro@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9093 6000