FAQ

A masterplan, in broad terms, is used to help consult with the community, site specific users, look at current trends and opportunities, deliver a site-specific plan for development of the sites within the current context of Council plans and strategies.

It is important for Council to have robust masterplans in place as they will play a significant role in achieving our community vision: We live in a community that provides opportunity to all, to prosper in an environment that supports well-being, connectedness and access to resources the community wants and needs.

The objectives for the masterplan are to:

• Facilitate the ability to meet potential sport, community and commercial event requirements and opportunities.
• Increase facility quality to meet rising community/stakeholder expectations and raise the level of the facility for relevant users.
• Facilitate informal active and passive use of the site.

The Masterplan will drive the long term vision for the park and assist Council in securing grants and funding for upgrades and facilities 

The Draft Masterplan outlines key changes that are proposed for the Park including

- formalising the use of the park for events, concerts and markets

- expanding capacity for senior cricket events

- upgrading the playground and including exercise equipment

- installation of a walking/ running track

- upgraded amenities and facilities building

- formalised and upgraded carparking in three locations

- enclosing the existing storm water drain which will increase the amount of usable space

- over time, moving Athletics to Kemp Street as part of the Kemp Street Sporting Complex proposal

The core purpose of this is to provide:

Community and commercial event spaces for

• Markets
• Large community events
• ‘Profile events’ (road frontage/passing traffic)

Sport use and events

• Provide for senior cricket field with turf pitch o
• Facility to support mass participation events hosted at Verge Street and other locations
• Temporary athletics track (until Kemp Street facility is completed)
• Informal use o Walk/running/cycle track that links with Verge Stre
• Appropriate path and way-finding around the site

General

• Upgrade and expand car parking to support site activities and CBD
• Provide amenities to support activities and events 

The following points provide a brief summary of key site constraints and opportunities.

Constraints

• Flooding affects the entire site § Impact on building options and other large structures
• Facility and seasonal overlap between athletics and cricket  - Both sports are currently compromised
• Current stormwater drain dissecting the site  - Restricts layout options and divides the site § Hazard for park users - Limits cricket to junior use only  and Limits ideal layout of athletics track and field facilities

Opportunities

• Linkages to commercial and other recreational areas
• Good road network to facilitate multiple access points
• Suitable land zoning
• Good natural drainage for most of the site
• Space around main sports field area for supporting facilities and additional uses

One key decision made during consultation and scoping of the masterplan was to relocate athletics to Kemp Street (long term). This will provide a better outcome for Athletics (site and facility capacity and quality) and facilitate the intent to hold community events at Service Park.

No. The plan provides for events and market spaces should organisers wish to use this space

The focus for this masterplan is the existing sportsfield area which is currently primarily used for athletics with some junior cricket.

The approximate cost for the works is $4.5 million dollars. The works are currently unfunded. 

By finalising a Masterplan for the space, Council can then proactively seek grants and funding opportunities. 

Once the engagement period closes, Council will consider all feedback and report back to Council on the Masterplan. Once a plan is adopted Council can then start to prioritise the works and proactively seek funding to cover costs. It is expected that this process will take a number of years to complete