By ALANA MITCHELSON
CARDINIA Shire Council is seeking community input to develop a master plan for a new 10-hectare parkland in Officer.
Pathways and bridges connecting the recreational parkland to surrounding development and links to local waterways are among the plans for Officer District Park.
Cardinia Shire open space team leader Kevin Alexander said the council would work with landscape architecture consultancy Playce to gather ideas from the community before embarking on the design process.
“The council is really excited about this master plan. It is the first significant open space plan for this area and will set the tone for the surrounding development. We hope to bring together as many ideas as possible from the community so that the park reflects the needs of both the local and wider shire community,” Mr Alexander said.
“The master plan may identify opportunities for native and indigenous plant displays, boardwalks, paths and viewing platforms, and informal spaces for play and ‘kick-about’ activities.
Mr Alexander said the design was to include barbecues, toilets, shaded areas, car parking and possibly public art.
He has encouraged residents to share their thoughts and vote on their favourite ideas at a drop-in session available between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 23 July at the forecourt of the Arena Shopping Centre.
The site is to the north-east of the Officer town centre within the Cardinia Road Precinct Structure Plan area of the Casey-Cardinia growth corridor.
For more information, phone 1300 787 624 or contact the council at mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Residents wishing to complete the survey can visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/OfficerDistrictParkMP
The online survey closes on 31 July.
