Varna Park Improvement Project
Project Background
In 2019, Waverley Council received funding from the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund for $280,000 to improve Varna Park. Council will use part of this funding to make necessary improvements across the park to bring it into-line with the latest Australia Standards for safety and ensure it is fit for purpose. Improvement works identified by Council include:
- A new picnic shelter to replace the existing picnic shelter which has reached the end of its useful life
- A new drinking fountain to replace the old drinking fountain
- New rubber softfall pads below play equipment to improve safety
- New edging to the softfall mulch around the playground
- New bin enclosures with dog bag dispensers
- Removal of old seats which have reached the end of their useful life
- Removal and pruning of any un-healthy trees in the park.
After accounting for the above listed works, approximately $180,000 of remaining funds will be allocated to further enhance the use and enjoyment of the park.
As part of the community consultation undertaken from 17 October to 8 November 2019, the community were asked to contribute their own ideas for the park.
Community Consultation
Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and contributed to the consultation for the Varna Park Improvement Project!
We have collated your ideas and summarised the findings into a report recommending park improvements dependent on the following criteria:
- support for the nominated idea
- the available budget
- the practicality of implementing and the value and benefits it would provide the community.
A concept plan has been developed based on the outcomes of the report and we are again seeking your feedback. You can view the community consultation summary report and concept plan in the Document Library to your right.
Next Steps
To have your say on the proposed improvements and concept plan, you can provide feedback through our online survey below. Feedback will be accepted until midnight, Monday 27 January 2020.
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Please vote for your favourite idea or add your own idea to the ideas board. You can add pictures, photos and sketches to help illustrate your idea.
View All Ideas3 months ago
Organic Community Garden
A tall hoop fence around the garden, and to ideally including a Herb Area and Bush Tucker Garden. This would be a wonderful way for local residents to meet, and for children to learn about taking responsibility for shared plants.
3 months ago
A fenced-off area for off-leash dogs to improve safety
The current separation of the off-leash and on-leash areas is ineffectual and needs to be better managed. There are frequently many dogs off leash in the on-leash area and playground, which makes the park unsafe for children. A large fenced-off area for off-leash dogs at the north east section of the park (including the embankment) would improve the situation for all park users. Dog owners could relax knowing that their dog can run free without constant supervision and others would be free to use the park undisturbed by off-leash dogs. The remainder of the park could remain dog on-leash. And the ban on ball games could surely be lifted.
3 months ago
Tighter restrictions on the parking of boats and trailers along Leichhardt St.
It is very frustrating when you can’t park safely alongside the park or access the small ramp with pram etc because it is being blocked. It is actually a busy thoroughfare that cars whizz down at speed.
3 months ago
More waste bins
There is only one bin in the park, it would be great if there was another near the playground and picnic hut.
3 months ago
Access Paths
Improve access through the park and to the playground by installing access paths.
