Blair Athol reserve at Dover Street to undergo major $4.4m overhaul
A Blair Athol reserve is set to gain a new lease of life under $4.4m redevelopment plans – including a soccer pitch and basketball court.
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Consultation is underway for a new look $4.4m reserve at Blair Athol, with soccer pitch, half court, new playground and loop path with fitness equipment.
The upgrade of the space at Dover Street would also help address flooding issues in the area.
Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor Claire Boan said the project would help bring new life to the reserve.
“We started off knowing we needed to do some storm water work in the area and it’s now grown to be one of our flagship projects,” she said.
“It’s an area that needs new life brought to it and we’re really proud of the space that it will become. It will be a terrific gathering space for people in the area.”
As part of the plans for a new open space along Dover Street, there will be an updated play space to replace the existing playground located at Rushworth Reserve, which has reached the end of its useful life.
Plans for the new playground include trampolines, an all abilities spinner, basket swing, climbing structure, regular swings and nature play area.
Also included in the plans for the reserve are a picnic area and barbecues.
There also plans to close of a portion of Anson Street to extend the usable open space with Rushworth Reserve.
Another key part of the design is a stormwater basin to collect overflow from Anson Street.
Consultation is open through April, with final designs to be developed across May and June.
Construction of the project is due to begin in July and be completed by June next year.
Residents can voice their opinion on the plan at https://haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/dover-st-open-space
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