Location Selection Process

Within Gordon there are seven play spaces. To determine the preferred location for upgrade, a two-stage process was intended however it was identified after the first stage of analysis only one play space was suitable for upgrading. Community feedback will also help inform the preferred play space for an upgrade.

How were play spaces analysed in stage one?

All seven play spaces were considered in the first stage of location selection.

A number of factors were considered including:

  • accessibility of the play space location to the greatest number of residents
  • proximity of the play space to other facilities including local shops and popular community hubs
  • number of community requests received for improvements
  • anecdotal evidence regarding the frequency of use.

This information on each play space identified Point Hut Pond District Park as the only suitable play space location for upgrading.

The below map identifies each play space in Gordon. It's also available as a PDF for downloading.

There are seven play spaces in Gordon, six local play spaces and one district level play space. The district level play space has been noted as the preferred play space for upgrading under this program.

How were shortlisted play spaces assessed in stage two?

Point Hut Pond District Park was still assessed against specific criteria to confirm its suitability for upgrading. This criteria included:

  • block size suitability
  • how the land is zoned
  • complementary uses, such as proximity to other community facilities
  • access, including active travel and public transport availability
  • parking opportunities
  • existing amenities (toilets, bins, furniture, water refill stations)
  • existing landscape elements and climate
  • landform (steepness of site, drainage).

The below matrix details how Point Hut Pond play space rated against the suitability criteria. This is also available as a PDF for downloading.

Overall, the Point Hut Pond district level play space was the preferred site for upgrading due to: site accessibility from both public transport and local path connections availability of parking current land use zoning and availability of existing ameni

Overall, the Point Hut Pond district level play space was the preferred site for upgrading due to:

  • site accessibility from both public transport and local path connections
  • availability of parking
  • age of the facility and number of community requests received for improvements
  • current land use zoning and availability of existing amenities.
Point Hut Pond play space