Why is Council proposing to relocate the playground within Prices Circuit Reserve?

    The existing swing set playground at Prices Circuit is in need of renewal. This provides an opportunity to review the suitability of a playground at this location.

    Council’s service standards for local playgrounds include short-stay playgrounds which focus on play for a single age group (usually younger children) within 10 minutes walk from most homes.

    The site at Prices Circuit Reserve is challenging to deliver these service standards given the size, limited access and lack of sight lines.

    In order to improve accessibility, play opportunities and ensure the playground can be used by more people in our local community, Council are proposing to relocate the playground to another location within the Reserve.

    Are there any locations for the playground other than location A and B?

    There are no other suitable locations nearby for a playground. Location A and B were chosen as they are open areas, easy to access and have clear sight lines from the street.

    Can the playground be larger if it's being relocated?

    The existing playground at Prices Circuit Reserve is a local playground for short-stays which focuses on play for a single age group. The renewed playground will also be a local playground meeting Council's requirements for this type of playground. 

    As the existing playground consisted only of a swing set, Council is proposing the build a local playground at either loaction A or B. This will provide an increased range of play equipment including climbing, sliding, and swinging elements.


    Can the swing set playground at Prices Circuit be replaced as well as the new playground?

    The playground at Prices Circuit Reserve was damaged during a storm and has already been removed. The playground was due for renewal.  We have reviewed the suitability of the location, based on the site size, limited access, passive surveillance and limited visibility. Due to these reasons were are proposing either Location A or B. 

    Are there other playgrounds in close distance to Prices Circuit Reserve?

    Other playgrounds close to Prices Circuit Reserve are:

    • Burnum Burnum Reserve, Woronora: one of our 'Regional' Playgrounds is 860m walking distance from Prices Circuit Reserve
    • Prince Edward Park, Woronora: one of our 'District' Playgrounds is 1,125m walking distance via the footbridge over Woronora River
    • Akuna Avenue Reserve, Bangor: one of our 'Local' Playgrounds is close by however not walkable due to topography and road layout.