Ash Bolt
The City of Greater Geelong is encouraging the community to help shape Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve’s new master plan.
Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve, in Calvert Street in Hamlyn Heights, is a valued asset for locals and currently caters to a variety of organised sport and recreation activities.
Due to the diverse use of this reserve, the master plan will aim to balance the sporting and recreation needs of user groups with the interests of the broader community.
Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher encouraged residents to take part in this process and share their ideas.
“Families, individuals and a variety of clubs already make great use of this reserve and we want to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the community now and in 10 years’ time,” she said.
“Think about what you’d like to see, what could be improved and provide your feedback online or in-person at one of the drop-in sessions scheduled.”
Community members can share comments online by completing a survey and dropping a pin on the virtual map or by attending one of two in-person drop-in sessions at the Alex Rizun Pavilion on site.
Bookings are required for the drop-in sessions, which will be held from 4-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
There will also be an online drop-in session from 10-11am on Wednesday.
Leisure and recreation portfolio chairman Peter Murrihy said he looked forward to seeing the ideas and feedback captured in the engagement.
“We’re really interested to see the results of this engagement and what the community wants this open space to look like in 2031,” Cr Murrihy said.
“It’s important this reserve is a place that everyone in Hamlyn Heights can enjoy, whether you’re playing a game of footy or there for a picnic with loved ones.”
Feedback from the community will inform the development of the draft Hamlyn Park Reserve Master Plan, which will be presented to council in mid-2022.
Community members are encouraged to provide feedback before Friday, December 3.
Feedback and drop-in session registrations can be made at: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/HPMP.
