Robert Street Park Landscape Improvements Plan Robert Street, Artarmon Community Consultation Summary Report October 2014
Communication Methods... 1 Respondents... 2 Comments Received... 3 (Edited from respondents own words)... 3 Appendix... 5 Website Survey... 6 Notification... 7 Letter to Residents... 7 Resident Letter Distribution Area... 8 Letter to Artarmon Progress Association... 9 Notification Signage... 10 Notification in North Shore Times... 11
Communication Methods Robert Street Park Landscape Improvements Plan STAKEHOLDER 1. Local Residents COMMUNICATION METHOD - Plan and Survey accessible on Council s Website at Have Your Say Willoughby - Hand delivered letters to 1002 residences (refer letter distribution map). - Notification displayed at the Artarmon Shops and Artarmon Library. - Notification displayed in Council Column of North Shore Times. When 01/09/14 17/09/14 2. Park Visitors Notification displayed near park entry point. 01/09/14 Closing Date For Comment 26/09/14 3. Artarmon Progress Association Letter sent. 01/09/14 4. Naremburn Ward Councillors Cr Coppock Cr Sloane Cr Wright Email sent by Julie Whitfield. 01/09/14 5. Council Staff Email sent. 01/09/14
Respondents - 13 people completed the online survey - 1 letter was received from local residents - 1 letter from the Artarmon Progress Association
Comments Received (Edited from respondents own words) Do you or your family ever visit the Robert Street Park? Yes Survey (13) Letter (1) No Survey (0) What do you like about the Robert Street Park? It s close to home. Survey (3) The play equipment is suitable for 0-6 year olds. Survey (3) Variety of play equipment types. Survey (2) The see-saw the only one this side of Artarmon. Survey (2) The toddler play house. Survey (2) It s well-shaded/cool in summer. Survey (2) It is (mostly) fenced. Survey (2) It s quiet Survey (1) It s a good size. Survey (1) The swings. Survey (1) It's shaded. Survey (1) The tunnel. Survey (1) It gets a lot of use Survey (1) It has enough space for free play. Survey (1) Sand to dig in. Survey (1) It s a relaxed place to meet/chat with other Survey (1) parents and children. Hearing the children and their parents enjoying Letter (1) the park. Is there anything you dislike about the Robert Street Park? The trees make it too dark / cold / shady /damp. Survey (7) The raised timber edging trip hazards. Survey (4) There is a lot of wasted space that could be better Survey (4) used for play, games or sitting. There s too much dirty sand. Survey (4) It s poorly maintained / the overgrown grass and Survey (4) weeds. It s run-down. Survey (2) Letter (1) The open wire fencing on the north side. Survey (1) The step into the park. Survey (1) Teenagers smoking and drinking in the park at Survey (1) night. The equipment is out-dated. Survey (1) The mosquitos when it s damp. Survey (1) It s hidden from the public eye. Survey (1) The bin needs to be emptied more regularly. Survey (1) There is limited play equipment for younger Survey (1) children.
What improvements would you like to see at the Robert Street Park? Level out the playground do all areas are usable. Survey (8) Replace sand with rubber softfall. Survey (5) More climbing equipment. Survey (4) A separate smaller sandpit. Survey (3) Reposition the seat to the sunny southern side. Survey (3) A picnic table. Survey (3) New turf. Survey (2) More / new / upgrade the play equipment. Survey (1) Letter (1) Consider a theme to encourage imagination play. Survey (1) Email (1) Retain current equipment age-range. Survey (1) Prune the trees to allow more sunlight in. Survey (1) Do not add more seats. Survey (1) Replace the gate latch with a child-proof lock. Survey (1) A tap to refill water bottles. Survey (1) Rain cover over the play equipment Survey (1) A new seat. Survey (1) More regular maintenance. Survey (1) Complete the fencing on the north side. Survey (1) A proper fence along the street. Survey (1) Level the entrance so it is easier to enter with a Survey (1) pram. Art or activities along the southern fence line. Survey (1) An open area for ball games and bikes. Survey (1) Miniature soccer goals. Survey (1) Use natural materials to fit in with the surrounding Survey (1) environment. Replace the sand with grass or synthetic grass. Survey (1) A pathway for bikes, scooters and handball. Survey (1) A discovery trail through the existing planting with Survey (1) jump-off points, sculptures etc. Clean ground to sit and play on. Survey (1) A carousel. Survey (1) A taller climbing frame with ropes. Survey (1) The park is too small for equipment for older Survey (1) children. More slides. Survey (1) What is your suggestion of a name for the Park, and why? Robert Street Park is fine. Survey (3) Robbie's playground (referring to Robert St). Survey (1) Rainbow Lorikeet Park--because it is a corridor Survey (1) for dozens and sometimes even hundreds of lorikeets flying overhead. Pat Reilly Camellia Park. Letter (1) Elsie Wearn Park after Artarmon dentist, Artarmon Progress Association (1)
Appendix
Website Survey Robert Street Park Survey We would like to invite you to have your say about the Robert Street Park by answering the following survey. Your responses will give us a clear picture of how you currently use Robert Street Park and what improvements you would like to see. 1. Do you/your family ever visit the Robert Street Park? Yes (go to question 3) No (go to Question 2) 2. If no, why don t you visit the Robert Street Park? 3. What do you like about the Robert Street Park? 4. Is there anything you dislike about the Robert Street Park? 5. What improvements would you like to see at the Robert Street Park? 6. What is your suggestion of a name for the Park, and why?
Notification Letter to Residents INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIVISION Open Space Branch 25 August 2014 The Resident Dear Resident RE: ROBERT STREET PARK IMPROVEMENTS Willoughby City Council would like to invite you to have your say about the Robert Street Park, Artarmon in order to produce a Landscape Improvements Plan for the park. We would like to know what you like about the park and what improvements you would like to see. We would also like to know if you have any suggestions for a suitable name for the park. Names with a local historical background or to commemorate outstanding achievement in the local community may be appropriate. Your feedback and suggestions will contribute to the formation of a Draft Plan for Robert Street Park. Once prepared, all respondent will have the opportunity to comment on the Draft Plan. A map showing the location of Robert Street Park is enclosed. You can be involved in the development of the plan by: Answering our quick online survey at www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au Sending your comments marked to the attention of Council s Recreation Projects Officer, Melanie Cowles at the address below or via email to email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au by Friday 26 September 2014. Yours faithfully Julie Whitfield OPEN SPACE MANAGER
Resident Letter Distribution Area
Letter to Artarmon Progress Association Margaret Heppell Secretary Artarmon Progress Association PO Box 540 ARTARMON NSW 1570 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIVISION Open Space Branch 25 August 2014 Dear Margaret RE: ROBERT STREET PARK IMPROVEMENTS Council would like to produce a Landscape Improvements Plan for Robert Street Park, Artarmon and would also like to give the park an official name and signage. We have sent letters to one thousand and two (1002) residences surrounding Robert Street Park asking for their thoughts on the park, how they think the park can be improved and if they have any suggestions for suitable names. We would also like the thoughts of the Artarmon Progress Association on how the park can be improved and any naming suggestions. Please send your comments marked to the attention of Council s Recreation Projects Officer, Melanie Cowles by posting them to the address below or via email to email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au by Friday 26 September 2014. Additionally, interested residents and members of the Progress Association can complete a quick online survey at www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au. All feedback received will contribute to the formation of a Draft Plan for the park. Once prepared, respondent will have the opportunity to comment on the Draft Plan. Please contact Council on 9777 1000 if you have any questions about these projects. Yours faithfully Julie Whitfield OPEN SPACE MANAGER
Notification Signage Have Your Say about the ROBERT STREET PARK Willoughby City Council would like to invite you to have your say about the Robert Street Park in order to produce a Draft Landscape Improvements Plan. Council would also like to know if you have any suggestions for a suitable name for the Park. Names with a local historical background may be appropriate. Your feedback and suggestions will give Council a clear picture of how to proceed with the planning and development of the Robert Street Park. We welcome your participation. You can Have Your Say about the Robert Street Park by: Answering our quick online survey Writing to Council For more information about this project, please go to: www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au Willoughby City Council I PO Box 57 Chatswood 2057 I 9777 1000 The submission period will close at 5pm, Friday 26 September 2014
Notification in North Shore Times