Rose Bay’s sailing club, the Woollahra Sailing Club, has expressed its concerns about losing its boat rigging and storage space if plans to upgrade Lyne Park Playground materialise.
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Woollahra Sailing Club, located next to Lyne Park, has written in its website that Council’s plans to renew the park will dramatically reduce their rigging area.
“We are a very active community multisport club. We are one of the most active Sailing & Paddling clubs in the country on a very small lot of land. We already have significant space constraints. Any reduction in space will mean a reduction in community activity,” Ross Barratt, general manager at Woollahra Sailing Club stated.
The group believes losing half of their rigging area would make it impossible to host the events and programs they currently run, hoping that Council will amend their proposal.
Plans for Lyne Park Playground
Lyne Park Playground renewal includes traditional play equipment as well as new unstructured nature and water play experiences, such as a:
- Double flying fox
- Four-bay swing with seven types of swings suitable for a variety of ages and abilities
- Sensory walkway
- Zero-depth water play zone with pump, trough and runnels
- Nature play area for older children with quarry blocks, boulders, slacklines, balancing and monkey bars
Designed by industry-leading playground designers, Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects, it also includes supporting features, such as an accessible water fountain, accessible picnic tables, back and arm rest seats, and inclusive toilet amenities.
Following community consultation, Woollahra Council has voted to proceed with the design development and construction phases in December 2022.
Council has also reported to the Finance, Community & Services Committee who considers financial, budget and work issues, and issues relating to services for people.
In an update from the club, they stated that the Finance, Community & Services Committee agreed to recommend to the General Committee of Council that the playground proposal proceeds largely unchanged.
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This means that the draft concept plans will be endorsed subject to minor amendments, after the club has voiced its concerns.
