With the playground at Te Hana Domain due to be replaced and moved across the road, Rodney Local Board is keen to take their cue from the community about its new location and design.

Rebuilding the junior playground on the other side of Whakapirau Road, places it near the car park and toilet, and on the northern side of the domain.

Rodney Local Board chair Brent Bailey says this could be an ideal solution, as the southern side is pressed for space and the current playground is too small.

“A new larger playground next to the sports fields is ideal for younger children to play there. This frees up the space for everyone using the basketball court and other facilities on the southern side of the domain.

“We think the playground should cater for toddlers through to tweens and wherever possible, we want to include the activities and play equipment they enjoy.

“We need to hear if we have got it right, so we want feedback from our community and families who use the playground and other facilities at the domain.”

The proposal includes:

• equipment for climbing, swinging, sliding, spinning, balancing and imaginative play
• an all-weather path
• seating and shelter for caregivers and visitors
• raised planter beds and pathway access to the community garden
• a skate modular half-pipe.

The basketball courts are in good condition, there is an opportunity to create a small seating area between the courts and a new half-pipe, and re-instate the lawn when the old play module is removed.

Local board member Colin Smith, who represents the Wellsford area, says: “The domain is at the heart of community life and can get very busy.

”It will be good to hear what residents think of the design. They know better than anyone if these new facilities will meet their needs and that of the area’s growing population.”

Design feedback will be presented to the local board on 18 September with detailed design and procurement to be completed later this year. Construction is expected to start next February.

People have until 29 August to have their say. They can complete the online feedback form at akhaveyoursay.nz or email feedback to [email protected].