New playground on its way!

The City received feedback in May 2016 on the upgrades to playground and public open space in Karawara and plans have now been finalised. New robust and active play equipment will be installed in a larger playground, and paths and facilities will be upgraded, including shade and seating in the central area of the Kwel Court Reserve. See the city’s website for more information.

The central playground and meeting area at Kwel Court Reserve, and the pocket park located south of the Gowrie Centre, will commence construction in August 2016. The pocket park project includes new trees, garden beds and paths linking to Walanna Drive’s footpaths, new picnic area with table, bench seating, bins and a drink fountain. The central playground and pocket park works are planned for completion by end of September 2016.

These upgrades are part of the Karawara Public Open Space Master Plan and Collaborative Action Plan (KMPCAP) that contains 14 projects that aim to ‘strengthen Karawara’s public open space and community character’. A program of project in public spaces will help improve the greenways, including tree planting, seating upgrades and wayfinding.

The Karawara community has already started working towards the goals in the collaborative action plan.

A small group of active community members is working alongside community development officers to develop and deliver a number of community-driven projects in the Collaborative Action Plan. Building strong relationships with local residents ensures that the actions undertaken are responsive to and appropriate for Karawara’s unique character.

If you want to help the City build the best future for Karawara, please get in touch with the project team to find out how. Contact the City's Community Development Team on 9474 0777 or enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au to volunteer your time or ideas.