Shepherds Park concept design and nature play area
This consultation closed on 4 October 2024. Thank you for having your say.
We received 64 responses through our online survey and the in person drop-in session.
The online survey was open from 9 September to 4 October 2024. The drop-in session was held at Shepherds Park.
Main feedback themes
Feedback shows that:
- 94 percent of people support all or most of the concept design
- 81 percent would like to include play equipment for 8 to 12-year-olds
- 57 percent of people prefer the rhombus twister play equipment
- the basket swing was the most preferred swing type
- there is significant support for both a smaller and larger nature play area in the park.
Changes made based on the feedback
The new concept design includes:
- removing play area below the gum trees due to the risk of falling branches
- replacing wildflower plants north of the park with native shrubs
- adding a rhombus twister play equipment for 8 to 12-year-olds.
What happens next
Kaipātiki Local Board has approved the concept design for the project.
We have nearly completed a detailed project design. We will be inviting contractors to submit tenders for construction with works starting in September 2025.
Construction is expected to take around 12 to 16 weeks.
