With a growing population and increasingly warm summers, it is becoming more important to offer the community ways to cool down.
In 2020, we undertook a feasibility study into small-scale water play facilities, before seeking community input around general sentiment and available options. Community members identified the most important factors as accessibility and inclusion, cost-free access, and general proximity for residents.
Locations in The Oaks and Thirlmere were chosen by Council from those identified in the feasibility study and which were popular in the community consultation. Barrallier Park has proximity to the town centre which make this site very accessible and visible. The existing car park is also considered a positive feature.
The Project
The project includes small-scale water play elements and activities along with amenities, changerooms, landscaping and pathways. This project has been made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government Resources for Regions Round 8 grant.
Concept Designs
In 2022, we re-engaged with The Oaks community about a small-scale water play facility at Barrallier Park – to see if the concept options reflected the community’s vision. The two design options indicated the location, size and scale, relationship between buildings and spaces, and the general ‘look and feel’ of the facilities.
Option 2 was the preferred option because of play elements such as the bucket and archway. This option was the clear favourite on both the Your Say Quick Poll and the engagement with The Oaks Public School children.
Option ONE
Option TWO
Background - Water Play Facilities in Wollondilly
With a growing population and increasingly warm summers, it is becoming more important to offer the community ways to cool down.
In 2020, we undertook a feasibility study into small-scale water play facilities, before seeking community input around general sentiment and available options. Community members identified the most important factors as accessibility and inclusion, cost-free access, and general proximity for residents.
Locations in The Oaks and Thirlmere were chosen by Council from those identified in the feasibility study and which were popular in the community consultation. Barrallier Park has proximity to the town centre which make this site very accessible and visible. The existing car park is also considered a positive feature.
The Project
The project includes small-scale water play elements and activities along with amenities, changerooms, landscaping and pathways. This project has been made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government Resources for Regions Round 8 grant.
Concept Designs
In 2022, we re-engaged with The Oaks community about a small-scale water play facility at Barrallier Park – to see if the concept options reflected the community’s vision. The two design options indicated the location, size and scale, relationship between buildings and spaces, and the general ‘look and feel’ of the facilities.
Option 2 was the preferred option because of play elements such as the bucket and archway. This option was the clear favourite on both the Your Say Quick Poll and the engagement with The Oaks Public School children.
