31 May 2024

What we heard

During phase two engagement, we asked the community to provide feedback on the draft concept designs which were developed based on previous engagement.

73 people completed the online survey, providing valuable feedback and insights into each of the design concepts as well as ideas for recreation at the Glenroy retarding basins.

We engaged with 117 people across all engagement activities. The majority of people like or really like the designs, however, there are still considerations and concerns to resolve in the final designs.

How did we engage?

A range of events and activities were undertaken with the community to promote the project and seek ideas. These included:

  • an online survey
  • three on-site tours of the Box Forest Road, Campbellfield Creek and Jack Roper Reserve (CSL) retarding basins.

Who we heard from

We heard from 117 participants across:

  • 73 online surveys
  • 2 email submissions
  • 20 tour attendees
  • 22 social media comments.

What we heard

In collating the results from the survey, the majority of participants like or really like the draft concept designs.
Graph of future ideas for Glenroy retarding basins

Community concerns

As well as overall support, there were general considerations and concerns raised by participants as being important for Melbourne Water to consider for this project. It is important to note that the addition of dog parks, lighting, shelters and toilets has been considered through both phase 1 and 2 engagements, this can be viewed in the FAQs under ‘What community suggestions weren’t included in the draft concept plans and why’.

The top concerns per site were:

SiteConcerns
Box Forest Road
  • Safety and security
  • Protection of flora and fauna
  • Flooding
  • Connecting paths to adjoining streets and Northern Memorial Park
Campbellfield Creek
  • A decision on whether dogs on-leash should even be allowed on-site for environmental protection
  • Protection of flora and fauna
  • A decision on whether bikes would be allowed on-site
Jack Roper Reserve (CSL)
  • Litter management
  • A decision on permitting dogs on-leash or off-leash
  • Danger and exclusion of motorised / dirt bikes

Feedback on the designs

In addition, the following feedback came through from respondents for Melbourne Water to resolve in the final designs:

SiteFeedback
Box Forest Road
  • Consider how fencing impacts public safety during flood
  • More seating options
  • Location of picnic tables
  • Request for drinking fountains
Campbellfield Creek
  • More seating options
  • Location of paths and access to bird hide
Jack Roper Reserve (CSL)
  • Connecting paths around water body and to surrounding streets
  • More seating options
  • Bike racks
  • Provide more shade (natural or artificial)

What’s next?

We have taken all your feedback and concerns on-board and are considering them in the final designs, which we hope to share with you in the next couple of months.

In the meantime, we are still working on the cost-benefit analysis and confirming the funding for the project to ensure we can deliver more open space in Glenroy for future generations to enjoy.

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  • Learn more: our design approach

    Watch a recording of our online information session, where the landscape architects talk through the details of the draft concept designs.

    Watch on YouTube 
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