Lyne Park Playground Upgrade

Project typePlayground upgrade
Project scheduleThe playground re-opened on Wednesday 14 August

Background

Works commenced on the Lyne Park Playground Upgrade on Monday 15 January 2024. The upgrade will see this precious open space provide a range of new recreational uses for the community.

The new playground will provide inclusive, imaginative and flexible recreational experiences for all ages and abilities.

To enable the works to be delivered safely, the reserve was closed for approximately six months from Monday 15 January.

Playground upgrade works (Stage A) was completed by mid August 2024 with the playground re-opening on Wednesday 14 August 2024, and the 'flying boat' has now been installed! All areas of the playground are now open for play.

Stage B is scheduled for completion in late 2024.

For more information about this project, please visit our Your Say community engagement page.

Concept design

We are grateful for the strong interest and participation we received from the community during consultation and your feedback has helped shape these improvements.

Works will include new play equipment such as:

• Double flying fox

• Four bay swing with seven types of swings suitable for a variety of ages and abilities

• Sensory walkway

• Water play zone

• Nature play area for older children and inter-generational recreational experiences

• A flying boat - a playful nod to the site’s history as the former Rose Bay International Airport - for climbing, piloting and imaginative play.

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Concept design of the Lyne Park playground upgrade

Funding

This project is funded by Woollahra Council and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Places to Play, Metropolitan Greenspace Program and the Australian Government’s Investing in our Communities Program.

Timeline

February - March 2022 - Community Consultation

22 September - 28 October 2022 - Concept designs on public exhibition

Tuesday 12 December 2022 - Concept plan approved by Council

Early 2023 - Final amendments to design resulting from Council approval resolution and preparation of construction tender documentation

Mid-2023 - Expressions of interest and tender processes for construction Head Contractor and custom play equipment

Mid-late 2023 - Securing of internal and external funding sources

December 2023 - Appointment of Head Contractor and custom play feature manufacturer

15 January 2024 - Existing playground to be decommissioned and playground upgrade works will commence

14 August 2024 - Completion of Stage A. Playground re-opening.

Mid August 2024 - Stage B (construction of seating, indigenous elements and more) will commence.

Late 2024 (weather permitting) - Stage B complete.

For more info about this project, visit our Your Say community engagement page.

Location

9 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay 2029 View Map

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