Russell Park Masterplan

A masterplan is a concept plan which illustrates our long-term aspirations for the park and provides a layout to guide the development so that we achieve the vision. It will set out the best way to develop new facilities and/or redevelop existing spaces and buildings within and immediately surrounding Russell Park.

Because Russell Park has developed over several decades in a manner which has been more responsive than proactive, we now have several issues which need to be addressed in a more integrated way, including: 

• The growth of our population and demand for more core sports facilities like fields and courts along with supporting infrastructure like clubrooms, lighting, changing rooms, toilets and storage.
• The age and condition of some buildings like the War Memorial Hall and Scout Hall means we need to think about how we repair or replace them.
• There are four separate landowners that contribute to the ‘sport and recreation precinct’ each with different funding, management and operational structures. The complicated ownership and management of the park means we need to think about how we can ensure security of access for the community.
• There are areas of underutilised land that could possibly cater for future growth but we need a clear plan in place to determine the best use of the land.

The masterplan will aim to ensure these issues are resolved in a strategic and integrated manner, taking into account the needs of all users to provide the best outcome for the park and the community.

The process to create the masterplan will span over the rest of this calendar year.  

The masterplan will be one of the key projects Council will be consulting on with the community through the Long-Term Plan 2024-34.

Once adopted by Council, the final masterplan will serve as a key document to inform Council’s Long-Term Plan, Activity Plans and Asset Management Plans by providing a framework for future decisions affecting investment and development of the park and its facilities.