Barkly Park draft master plan

Consultation Process

In October 2023, we sought feedback on the draft master plan for Rutherglen's Barkly Park.

Why did we consult?

The draft plan was developed following extensive research to understand how the park was being used by the community and to identify gaps in infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement with key user groups and governing bodies, including:

• Barkly Park Committee of Management
• Rutherglen Football Netball Club
• Rutherglen United Cricket Club
• Murray Felines Female Football Club
• State sporting associations
• Regional sporting associations
• The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DECCA)

Following this process, we invited broader community input to ensure the draft plan represented the community's vision for future of the site.

What did we find out?

We had 56 responses to our survey and 94.6% of these were supportive of the proposed changes to Barkly Park. Respondents indicated they were most supportive of the change room upgrades, followed by improvements to the social/clubrooms, spectator shelters, carparking and pedestrian improvements and match day toilets facilities.

Feedback was also received via the ideas tool about netball court improvements, and this was added to the data received through the survey on this particular topic.

What happens next?

The final plan was presented to Council in December 2023. It was then placed on exhibition. Should there be any submissions received, these will be considered and presented to Council. If not, it will be adopted with no changes.