Project Background - what we did

We exhibited draft landscape improvement plans from 18 November 2022 to 29 January 2023 and received 60 submissions.

We worked closely with key internal and external stakeholders, and Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA), to prepare draft plans that considered all the issues and recommendations raised.

Our aim was to enhance the park’s function and amenity whilst maintaining the open space landscape character by:

• improving the amenity and management of existing facilities
• improving the arrival experience to Catherine Park
• managing vehicles (buggies) to improve pedestrian access & safety
• managing water craft storage and improving access to water
• improving pedestrian connections to the park and between existing community buildings to provide a more cohesive outdoor community space
• enhancing existing foreshore and open grassed areas to cater for a range of recreational activities and community events
• investigating and implementing appropriate treatments to address drainage issues in the park.

See the concept designs that were previously on exhibition for a more detailed view and the image gallery of the existing areas.

Drop-in sessions

We held two drop-in sessions on Scotland Island so that the community could come and talk to the project team and hear more about the proposed landscape improvements.

We were on site on Sunday 27 November for a morning session and Thursday 1 December for an afternoon session.

We consulted with our community and stakeholder groups from November 2022 to January 2023.

We have completed our detailed assessment and responses to all submissions received during the initial consultation period, and are pleased to provide the Community Engagement Report - Stage 1.

What we heard

A number of key priorities were identified during consultation including:

• resolving ongoing drainage issues
• improving accessibility and pedestrian safety
• maintaining the natural, low-key landscape character
• improving the function and amenity of the building precinct, and
• resolving vehicle management.