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Talk about the Sports and Exhibition Facility at the Ellenbrook Recreation Hub!

admin — 2011-12-14 10:38:29 +0800

This consultation has concluded.

A Study to determine the feasibility of a Sports and Exhibition Facility at the Ellenbrook Recreation Hub has been completed and concept designs and cost estimates have been prepared as part of the Study and will be used to apply for external funding.

You're invited to review and make comment on the concept designs. We look forward to you contributing your ideas and comments in the online discussion.

Disabilty Access and Inclusion Plan Review

admin — 2011-09-14 10:33:49 +0800

This online discussion forum has concluded. You can still browse the site but the discussion area will no longer accept new comments or votes.

The City of Swan is committed to growing more welcoming, inclusive and accessible communities and we need your help to tell us how to make this happen

At the City of Swan we are working on our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2012 – 2016, and we are seeking your help! Anyone can be involved and you can help by:

Completing our online survey
Adding your thoughts and ideas to our discussion forum

Download our current Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2007-2011, participate in the conversation and complete our online survey!

Your feedback is important to us

DAIP Team — 2011-09-14 09:25:20 +0800

Your feedback on the review of our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is extremely important to the City of Swan.

We encourage you to complete our online survey or to contribute your thoughts to our discussion topic. Your contributions are welcome until 5pm on Thursday 6 October 2011.

The City of Swan looks forward to receiving your input.

Swan 2030....Working together - for the community, with the community!

admin — 2011-03-29 05:58:31 +0800

Working together - for the community, with the community!

The City of Swan is undertaking a major consultation and planning program across the whole of the district to develop a Strategic Community Plan. This Plan will provide the blueprint for City activities over the next 10+ years. You're invited to set our future directions.

Get involved and join the Swan 2030 online discussion forum and have your say about the future and be sure to let your colleagues friends and neighbours know by emailing, texting or tweeting the online discuussion forum link which is http://swancommunity.com.au/swan2030

The Ellenbrook District Open Space

EOS Coordinator — 2010-11-05 07:59:16 +0800

The Public Comment Period for the Concept Designs was completed on the 30th November 2010. Comments were provided by email, a website forum, meetings and the Community Information Night. Thank you to everyone who have provided feedback on the Concept Designs. A summary of the key themes with responses are available in the library section of the Ellenbrook Open Space online forum. Please watch this space for future updates and further opportunities to be involved in this project.

The DOS site is an integrated community hub which will provide physical, emotional and social benefits and contribute to the existing culture of physical participation in Ellenbrook Place. The DOS will be the focal point for active sport and passive recreational opportunities by co-locating facilities such as playing fields, practise nets, picnic areas, youth facilities and path networks.

To view the Concept Design, related documents and forum discussion, jump onto http://swancommunity.com.au/ellenbrookopenspace.

New Youth Centre about to be built in Ballajura!

Swan Youth Team — 2010-10-27 11:20:25 +0800

What do you want at the new Youth Centre?

Swan Youth Team — 2010-10-26 16:45:50 +0800

The new Youth Centre will have pool tables, computers, football, X-box, table tennis, art & craft tables, a reading room, DJ gear, a dance floor, comfy couches and of course a kitchen / cafe.

Do you want it just to be a hangout space, or do you think we should run organised activities? Tell us why.

Do you want to ask a question?

Swan Youth Team — 2010-10-26 12:25:21 +0800

If you've got a question about the new centre, write it here and we'll respond.

The Swan Park Leisure Centre is in need of attention and we seek your advice!

admin — 2010-10-07 11:22:26 +0800

Now some thirty years old, a feasibility study is underway to determine whether or not the centre is in the most advantageous location, provides suitable services and what needs to be done to meet current and future uses and patronage.

The City of Swan is committed to hearing and including you thoughts and ideas on future options for the centre and welcomes your comments and ideas in our online discussion forum.

Would you like to be part of the Dungeon Youth Committee?

Swan Youth Team — 2010-09-22 14:17:02 +0800

We are going to set up a youth committee to make decision about the new centre. Some of the things the commitee will be involved in are:

- the grand opening of the new centre

- what programs we run

- setting up the new centre eg colours, furniture, artwork etc.

If you are interested send an email to the Dungeon (theres a link at the top of the page)

What days and times should the new centre be open?

Swan Youth Team — 2010-09-22 14:06:12 +0800

We currently open 3 days a week for drop in after school on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. What days & times do you think the centre should be open?

Should we fence it?

Swan Youth Team — 2010-08-13 09:41:55 +0800

Do you think we should fence the grass between the youth centre and the skate park? Why or why not?

People so far have said:

"Yes, fence it off!"

It's more private - people who are at the youth centre can have some private outdoor space
You should fence it so the centre doesn't get graffiti'd
I'd feel safer if it was fenced
If you don't then all the little kids will be there

"No, leave it open!"

It should be easy to just walk in there from the skate park
Fencing it will make it look like a prison or a cage
It will mean that people who aren't 12-17 can't sit there or walk through
If you fence it people will climb in there at night and do dodgy stuff

What do you think?

WOW..through the eyes of a 9 year old boy!

admin — 2010-03-08 11:38:14 +0800

Tom is 9 years old and he sat down with his dad to list all the things he wants in a park. Here is some Tom's list.

Hi my name is Tom and I am 9 years old. My dad showed me this cool playground design, and said I could write here my favourite things for a giant playground.

In order starting with my MOST favourite things:

- Water squirting from the ground like a surprise and the mist area... like at Belmont where they have a mist volcano and water squirters

- Giant swings... not baby size. I like the drawing showing the the tall swing with the hills either side so if you jump off its not too far to the ground but you can still have a giant size swing

- Flying fox - make it loooong! The baby ones are boring

- Cubby houses - big and weird - the ones all different shapes with rope bridges and stuff joining them look awesome

- Long slides down slopes - with twists and turns but still fast

- Fossils to dig up sounds interesting, and other sand stuff like the the wet sand area for making sand sculptures

- Swing for more than 1 kid to sit on... the picture witht he round swing that a few kids can sit on looks cool

Find out what else Tom would like in the park and the thoughts of and what his 3 year old sister.