At the April 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to forthwith progress conversion of 100% of the site at 13 The Esplanade and 64 Kishorn Road, Mt Pleasant to public open space.
- At the July 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to adopt the following consultation, development and completion timeline for the site at 13 The Esplanade and 64 Kishorn Road, Mt Pleasant. Public consultation, concept plans, report and recommendation to be presented to Council at the February 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council and to provide funding for construction to commence immediately on approval with a proposed completion date by December 2024.
- In response to the resolution from the July 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, the City has completed the public consultation and concept design phases of the open space project at 13 The Esplanade and 64 Kishorn Road, Mt Pleasant.
- The City sought Council’s endorsement of the concept design and to progress with the detail design of the public open space at the May 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Council voted against supporting the concept design and budget 6/5.
- The City presented a revised concept design and sought Council support at the November 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council, in order to allow the City to progress its grant funding application. Council supported this design, adding a new request that the CEO seek funding for this project through Election commitments through local candidates (Bateman and Tangney) in the lead up to State and Federal elections.
The City will progress its grant applications at both State and Federal levels in order to meet budget requirements for the proposed development.
Due to budget constraints, the City of Melville Council did not support the original draft.
At the November 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council, an updated draft design was presented, and Council supported the design to progress grant funding applications. The concept must be supported by Council to allow the City to seek funding for this project via grant applications.
The initial draft (pictured below) incorporated community feedback and included features such as:
- Art and play areas: Creative and interactive spaces for children and families.
- Potential outdoor exercise equipment: Facilities to promote health and fitness.
- Seating and gathering spaces: Comfortable areas for relaxation and socialising.
- Path network links and connections: Well-planned paths to ensure easy access and connectivity.
- Green space: Open grassy areas, garden beds, and trees to enhance the natural beauty.
In order to meet the budget requirements for this project, the following items were removed from the updated design:
- Mature transplanted trees
- Feature seating elements with raised bespoke garden beds.
You can view the supported concept design above.
With the engagement timeline condensed for this project, an initial draft concept design was developed and shared with the community. We then sought community feedback through an online and in-person survey, as well as two drop-in sessions at the location. These sessions provided an opportunity for the community to share their feedback and ideas in person, as well as learn more about the project’s vision, the site's constraints, and the challenges of balancing multiple uses within a relatively small area.
This information was communicated to the local and wider community through a mix of traditional methods (letters, posters, newspapers) and digital platforms (webpage, emails, and social media).
The site faces several limitations, including the need to accommodate a variety of uses within a restricted space, ensuring future adaptability for changing demographics, and creating a seamless connection to the river foreshore. These constraints were key considerations in the design process, and the community’s input was essential in shaping a proposal that aligns with both local needs, site's practical and finacial limitations.
There are no further opportunities to provide feedback on this project.