The Active Reserve Infrastructure Strategy 2020 (ARIS) identified that Morris Buzacott Reserve would benefit from having a plan for future development.

The ARIS suggested implementing a Master Plan, to consider co-location of infrastructure, better connectivity and sequencing of various upgrades and renewals.

There are currently 14 user group requests for infrastructure (new or renewal), which requires a collaborative approach to ensure a consistent and integrated outcomes across the site.

Due to associated resource requirements and timing implications, the City is moving forward with a Site Development Plan (rather than a Master Plan).

A Site Development Plan (SDP) is a comprehensive design document that outlines proposed changes, improvements, or developments for a specific site. It typically includes details about land use, infrastructure upgrades, landscaping, accessibility, and other enhancements to ensure the space meets the needs of its users.

The SDP is informed by user input, environmental considerations, and strategic priorities, and will help guide decision-making, funding, and implementation. Feedback will be sought from the community on the draft SDP.
The key differences between an SDP and a Master Plan are:

The SDP can occur much faster than the traditional Master Plan process to create a single site wide plan (rather than a visioning exercise with multiple options/outcomes). This approach helps us move forward efficiently whilst also being more budget-friendly (owing to a reduced scope for no large-scale relocations or rationalisations), offering a smart and practical alternative to Master Planning and an ability to deliver outcomes in a shorter time frame.

A budget of $50,000 has been allocated for the development of the SDP, which will be funded by the City.

This spend goes towards the identification of key site priorities for future viability of the reserve, such as:

• Diverse and accessible clubroom space
• Renewal of sporting infrastructure
• Integration of playgrounds and informal places to cater for general community users
• Face-to-face and digital engagement with regular site user groups and the local community, to ensure we have the opportunity to incorporate all key feedback.

The budget of $50,000 does not include the capital works projects identified in the SDP. Further funding may be sought on identified projects following the endorsement of the SDP.

The City is engaging 10 active user groups through a series of workshops to ensure their needs will be met, as this project has been driven by user group request.

The draft Plan will take the views of user groups into account, along with other researched and documented needs for the site. It will also be shared with the City’s Access Advisory Panel, to ensure it accommodates people living with disabilities.

Once the draft Plan has been developed, it will be shared online with the community, allowing other regular users to provide feedback. Following this feedback, any changes will be documented and communicated via this page, before final approval.

• Fremantle CBC Football Club
• Kardinya Red Sox Ball Club
• Melville Wood Turners
• Kardinya Netball Club
• Kardinya Bowling Club
• Kardinya Tennis Club
• Melville City Hockey Club
• Kardinya Lakes Cricket Club
• Lions Club of Bull Creek
• Kardinya Suns Junior Football Club
• Kardinya Junior Cricket Club.

The City will collaborate with site users, the broader City of Melville community, the Access Advisory Panel, and internal staff to shape the SDP.

The final draft SDP, along with an officer recommendation, will be presented at an Ordinary Meeting of Council for endorsement. If endorsed, recommendations and infrastructure projects will be integrated into the Active Reserve Infrastructure Strategy review and any other relevant planning documents.

The future playground location will be documented in the SDP. The future design and construction of renewed play infrastructure will be a separate project and will involve consultation with local residents.

The playground upgrade is part of our Playground Capital Works Program.

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