It's time for a playground refresh. We want to know what you think about the equipment we’ve picked. We’ve chosen pieces that allow for a range of play and are suitable for both the park setting and local community.
Project status: Decision made
Open for feedback: 14 November 2019 to 5 December 2019
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We’ve made a decision on the Annandale Park playground renewal.
Thanks for taking the time to let us know your views. Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board decided to approve the updated plan, on Monday 3 August 2020.
You can view the meeting minutes, which include the formal resolutions, online at christchurch.infocouncil.biz (external link)
What happens next?
We expect construction to begin in late 2020.
Consultation has now closed
Consultation on Annandale playground has now closed. People were able to provide feedback from 14 November to 5 December 2019.
During this time we heard from 28 individuals and groups. You can read their feedback. [PDF, 396 KB]
Changes to the proposal
We considered all feedback, including input from the project team, the following changes are being recommended:
- A larger swing set than originally proposed (two strap swings and one infant swing) has been included instead of the proposed rocker play item.
- The spring rocker toy (Dinosaur) has been removed, so the budget can instead go towards the larger swing set. (The budget is not sufficient to accommodate both a larger swing set and the spring rocker toy).
Updated Annandale Playground Plan
Decision-making meeting
A staff report recommending approval of the Annandale playground will be presented to the Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:
Date: Monday 3 August 2020
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Fendalton Service Centre, Jeffreys Road, Fendalton
If approved, we expect construction to start in late 2020.
All of the existing equipment will be removed and replaced with new modern equipment. All existing trees will remain.
We also propose moving the playground so it is closer to the path to improve access and away from the nearby houses to limit noise.
Better access to the play space via a new sealed path connecting to the existing path, a picnic table, new plants and some new trees will create a more inviting area for families and picnicking.
We want to know what you think about the equipment we’ve picked. We’ve chosen pieces that allow for a range of play and are suitable for both the park setting and local community.
![Features of the proposed equipment [PNG, 4.5 MB]](/assets/Images/Consultation/2019/11-November/Annandale-plan.png){kind=link}
Swings
Swings help with balance, coordination, fine motor skills (gripping the chain) and gross motor skills (pumping legs to swing higher). These movements help the brain learn to make sense of speed and direction.
Swing set
Carousel
The mulberry bush carousel suits a wide range of ages and abilities. Smaller children and infants can sit or lay in the bottom basket and be spun around. Older children can climb up to the next level and either spin themselves around or see how high they can climb. This piece also promotes group cooperation.
Mulberry Bush Carousel
Slides and rockers
Slides and rockers integrate multiple senses, including balance, tactile and an awareness of the position and movement of the body. To use this equipment, children need to climb which promotes coordination.
It’s also a way to learn directions—up, down, left and right and to develop problem-solving and the ability to predict what’s going to happen.
Slide
You have a choice between these two rockers:
Panda rocker or Dinosaur rocker
How do playgrounds help children?
Playgrounds promote active lifestyles and promote child development. They help children to develop their imagination and social skills such as sharing, taking turns and joining conversations. These interactions teach children verbal and non-verbal communication. Playground play also improves body awareness, balance and coordination.
The equipment included in the plan [PNG, 4.5 MB] has been designed to appeal to children of all ages and encourage the development of a variety of essential skills.
Next steps
Once the consultation period has closed, the project team will analyse the feedback and produce a report which will make recommendations to the Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. We expect a decision from the board in February 2020.
If you provide feedback you will receive an update ahead of the decision meeting. It will include the staff recommendations, details about the decision meeting and how to request to speak to the board if you wish to do so.
If approved, we expect construction of the playground to start in May/June 2020, subject to weather and contractor availability.