City of Darwin reveal final concept design of new “multigenerational recreation space” in Malak

The final concept design of a “multigenerational recreation space” in a northern Darwin suburb is set to be received and noted at the council’s meeting on Tuesday. Find out what it looks like.

The final concept design of a multigenerational recreation space in an eastern Darwin suburb is set to be received and noted at the councils meeting, with the design to be released for public consultation at a later date. Picture: Supplied

The final concept design of a “multigenerational recreation space” in a northern Darwin suburb was received and noted at the councils meeting on Tuesday, with the design promised to be released for public consultation at a later – but undefined – date.

According to the council’s meeting agenda, the new space in Malak will include activity areas such as a flying fox, as well as a sporting zone, ninja course, water play zone and garden bed.

Sandwiched between Darwin Olympic Sporting Club and the school, it is also expected new lightning, pathways, car parks and public toilets will also be built alongside the multimillion-dollar playground.

The project will increase the existing number of parking bays to 81 from 41; the number of drop and go bays to four from zero; and the number of disabled bays to two from one.

The final concept design of a multigenerational recreation space in an eastern Darwin suburb is set to be received and noted at the councils meeting, with the design to be released for public consultation at a later date. Picture: Supplied

A staged construction will be required to deliver the works because of budget considerations.

The first stage of the project will include infrastructure upgrades made to the carpark and access paths as well as the installation of some fixed play equipment, with an investment of $2 million being made in the 2025/26 financial year, now that the Municipal Plan and Annual Budget have been endorsed.

The total project is estimated to be $3.5 million across multiple financial years.

The final concept was made after council gave feedback at a workshop in March, at which two draft concepts were presented.

The final concept design of a multigenerational recreation space in an eastern Darwin suburb is set to be received and noted at the councils meeting, with the design to be released for public consultation at a later date. Picture: Supplied

The City of Darwin says it will not seek further community consultation on the project, however it will be engaging with the community on an “inform level only”.

Council will speak on the report further at its meeting on April 29 from 6pm.

It comes as part of the City of Darwin’s ultimate plan of transforming the Top End capital into a “safe, livable and healthy city”.

The City of Darwin has delivered or has undergone a number of projects in recent months it says fits into this plan – for example, stage one of the Bundilla Beach master plan was completed earlier in the year, and Smith St continues to be transformed as part of its streetscape project.

Originally published as City of Darwin reveal final concept design of new “multigenerational recreation space” in Malak