Bayside Council has recently undertaken significant redevelopment works at Sir Joseph Banks Park, including a new adventure playground and improvements to the existing playground.

The existing car park and amenities are in poor condition and require a substantial update to ensure they meet community needs in the future.

The project

The upgrade aims to provide the community with enhanced facilities, which will include:

• New public amenities, including six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet, an open wash basin and an accessible water fountain
• Upgrades to the car park to increase parking capacity, improve accessibility and mitigate flood-related issues

The landscape improvements will include accessible pathways into and throughout the park to ensure everyone can get around easily.

Council values the existing tree canopy in the park, and the proposed design has focused on tree retention where possible. A Tree Replacement Strategy will be implemented to mitigate the removal of any trees.

Click here to view upgraded concept drawings.

Public art element

In line with Council's newly adopted Public Art Policy, the project will feature an element of public art. The medium, form and location of the proposed art installation are currently being considered by Council.

Community input

The concept design has incorporated feedback from key user groups and community stakeholders. We are now seeking broad community input on the proposed concept designs to ensure we continue to meet community needs.