Smiles at Sandfield

Exciting new play, recreation and social opportunities are starting to take shape at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs, thanks to the collaborative investment from Council, Victorian and Australian Governments.

In June, Council hosted a family-fun event at Sandfield Reserve to showcase draft concept designs for new and improved youth and play spaces. Locals had an opportunity to share their thoughts on the designs with Council officers, along with locally elected representatives the Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP (State Member for Carrum), Peta Murphy MP (Federal Member for Dunkley) and Mayor Nathan Conroy. The improvements continue implementation of the Sandfield Reserve Master Plan and include play and youth space improvements, new tree-lined pathways, a formalised recreation oval, new public toilets, and more.

Throughout May and June, locals were engaged in the development of the new youth and play spaces. The concept designs, based on what we heard, will include:

• Improved basketball half court with line marking for multiple ball sports

• A new rebound and climbing wall

• New parkour area

• Additional skate park elements

• New play space featuring sand play, water play, trampolines, play towers, swing baskets, picnic lawns and more

• New shelter and seating areas

To receive project updates and view the plans, visit: engage.frankston. vic.gov.au/sandfield-reserve-youthspace

Council successfully advocated for equal financial contributions of $1.3 million during the 2022 federal and state elections following development of a Master Plan in 2021.