Revamping Matai Road Reserve playground

Two designs were voted on during November 2020. The choices were:

Option 1

Includes:

• Slide
• Cargo net
• Climbing/balancing component and rock wall
• Two spring balance boards and a spinner
• Double swing and a basket swing.

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Option 2

Includes:

• 5.7-metre pyramid net
• 28-metre long flying fox
• Basket swing
• Double swing

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Previous consultation with the community

In July 2020 you told us what you’d like to see in your park. We heard the following from a good selection of the community:

• this is one of our quieter neighbourhood playgrounds, but is still enjoyed by preteens
• we need to keep a focus at this playground for preteens
• there are a number of other playgrounds within a 2-kilometre radius that cater for toddlers through to 8 year olds
• climbing and adventure is an important feature of the current equipment
• some equipment for under 5s is desirable
• seating would be a nice addition to the reserve
• the Matai Community garden is an important component of the reserve
• make better use of the green space by changing the location of the playground.