A concept plan for Riddells Creek’s Rangeview Park has identified a series of works to improve community connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The park was established as part of the Rangeview Estate development but residents say it has been underutilised due to lack of shade and incomplete areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The area currently includes a small playground, what is described as an unfinished barbecue\/seating area, and three large retention basins designed to take the stormwater but minimal plantings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improvements to Rangeview Park were raised at Riddells Creek Cool Changes discussions about three years ago. Since then, Macedon Ranges Shire Council has offered support for a feasibility study and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Riddells Creek Cool Changes environment group leader Maree Scale said people had been enthusiastic about the potential of the space and were eager to see plans progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Scale has been a key mover of the project alongside fellow environment group member and strong supporter Vince Mulkerin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is such an underutilised area that could be so much more,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our goal is to have an attractive and regenerated environment where the community can connect with each other and nature.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A detailed survey has captured the thoughts of people in the community and priorities included creating shade, improved pathways, planted areas and playground safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Landscape designer Sue Meli developed the concept plan, which includes shaded seating areas and an all-abilities 400-metre perimeter circulation path for walking\/jogging with trees and low indigenous vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other features included a shade structure over the existing picnic area, drinking fountain, a learn-to-ride bicycle track for pre-school children, playground fencing and bollards around the park’s perimeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open grass areas, nature play space, adventure play space, native butterfly garden and a sunken amphitheatre were also mapped out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents have expressed interest in forming a ‘friends’ group for the park, and other groups such as Landcare and Lions have indicated possible future support for park projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resident now look to the next steps of the progressing the plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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