November 2016 - March 2017
Initial consultation undertaken to determine the community’s level of support for the ‘Urban Green Link Corridor’ Master Plan and any feedback they have.
25 March - 18 April 2021
Consultation on what the community would like to see as part of the upgrade at Irish Harp Reserve.
May - December 2021
Preparation of a draft concept plan that reflects the information gathered from Stage 2, and supports feedback from Stage 1.
Includes 3 Council Workshops to discuss and refine the draft concept plan.
August-November 2021
Prepare and submit grant funding applications for additional funding.
January 2022
Endorsement of the draft concept plan to go to community consultation at the January 2022 Council Meeting.
25 February - 20 March 2022
Consultation on the draft concept plan to refine the plan and ensure it meets community expectations.
March 2022
Refine the concept plan based on feedback received from Round 2 consultation.
April 2022
Council Report seeking endorsement of the concept plan to proceed to documentation and construction.
May - October 2022
Project documentation finalised and tender process for construction completed.
October 2023/ March 2024
Please note, constuction timeframe is dependent on availability of contactors and materials.
Great progress is being made on the reserve upgrade, thanks to the efforts of LCS Landscapes, the company engaged by the Council for the project. The construction is currently on schedule and is set to be completed by March.
Several key activities are underway, including the applicatoin of water to control dust in the bare earth area, trimming of overhanging trees around paths and play areas, and the relocation of an active bee nest to an Upper Sturt cherry orchard by a skilled beekeeper.
The constructoin team is hard at work with earthworks, subbase installation for paving, and the final touches on irrigation renewal. Concrete paths are already in place, and a concreter is crafting new edging. Solar lighting installation has been successfully completed, bringing a bright touch to the upgraded reserve.
Exciting additions include the installation of the large play structure, rocks, and logs. A local artist is putting the finishing touches on an amazing airplane play feature, connecting it to the site's rich history.
In the spirit of community involvement, the adjacent Prospect Kindergarten is being kept in the loop with regular updates from the Council's Project Manager. Staff at the kindergarten have been wonderfully supportive, and discussions are underway to potentially involve kindergarten children in painting a wall mural along the eastern end of the park. This initiative aims to foster a sense of connection between the children and the upgraded reserve.
Stay tuned for more updates as we eagerly anticipate the completion of this fantastic community project!
As part of the Irish Harp Reserve’s upgrade, significant milestones have already been achieved. The initial site demolition is completed, and the survey pegging is in place. Our dedicated contractors have commenced excavating the soil to install play equipment, paving, and other features.
Furthermore, the groundwork has begun with digging service trenches to facilitate irrigation and electrical systems, ensuring a sustainable and functional environment for all the upcoming enhancements.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Irish Harp Reserve continues transforming into an even more inviting and engaging space for the entire community.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to bring these improvements to the Irish Harp Reserve.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for this exciting project.
The Irish Harp Reserve upgrade has officially kicked off, marking a significant milestone for our community. The project has enlisted the services of LCS Landscapes, a contractor known for its expertise in landscape development. They have already mobilised to the site and have placed temporary fencing around the reserve, ensuring safety and security during construction.
The upgrade works are scheduled to take place from October 2023 until March 2024. During this time, access to the Reserve is limited to a small southeastern portion of the lawned area. Pedestrian access to this section of the Reserve is available only from the Irish Harp Lane East entry point.
When complete, Irish Harp Reserve will feature swings, a flying fox, a basketball board, nature play elements, seating, BBQ facilities, a shelter, picnic tables and chairs, as well as an amazing piece of artwork play equipment.
Attached, you can find the updated Reserve development plan, providing a preview of the park's future appearance.
Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting transformation continues to take shape at Irish Harp Reserve.
Irish Harp Reserve is located at 350 Regency Road, Prospect, close to the northern boundary of our Council area. It forms one part of what is known as the ‘Urban Green Link Corridor’ along with Railway Park and Prospect Estate Reserve (see below).
The Open Space Strategy identifies every park/reserve in our Council area and defines the priority parks for upgrades (see Key Documents). Irish Harp Reserve has been identified for an upgrade in the 2021/22 Financial Year.
It will be jointly funded through Council’s Annual Business Plan for the 2021/22 Financial Year ($325,000) and by a State Government Open Space Grant ($325,000).
An ‘Urban Green Link Corridor’ Master Plan was prepared in 2016-2017 to improve the amenity of, and connection between the three parks: Prospect Estate Reserve, Railway Park Reserve and Irish Harp Reserve. The Master Plan aimed to address the increased need for quality public open spaces, recreation areas and active travel routes as outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan to 2020. Generally the proposed Master Plan had a high level of support.
Any park furniture and services that are worthy of retention and have not reached their end-of-life will be retained. Feedback from this community consultation may also inform what will be retained.
The playground equipment has reached its end-of-life and will be removed. Any other park furniture not worthy of retention will be removed.
Park furniture and equipment is recycled where possible, including stripping various components for recycling where appropriate.
Any trees that are dead or dying and meet Council’s strict removal criteria will be removed.
The playspace will cater for all ages. Different equipment has been chosen to cater for various ages and abilities.
The consultation will influence the various components that will be installed as part of the upgrade, based on the way the community uses the space, as well as the type of play equipment that will be installed.
The feedback will inform a final concept plan that will be prepared for the Reserve.
We anticipate the upgrade will occur from August - November 2022, however construction is dependent on the availability of contractors and materials.
No other parts of the Green Link Corridor will be upgraded as part of this project.
A budget of $650,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of Irish Harp Reserve ($325,000 from Council and $325,000 from a State Government Open Space Grant).
Round 1 Consultation occurred in March-April 2021 and gathered information about how our community currently use the reserve and what they would like to see as part of the upgrade. Prior to this, community consultation on the ‘Urban Green Link Corridor’ Master Plan was undertaken from November 2016 to March 2017. The engagement activities included a blackboard that was erected at the park for the duration of the consultation, meetings with key stakeholders (including the Adelaide Miniature Steam Railway Society and Prospect Kindergarten), and a community event at Irish Harp Reserve.
The initial consultation in 2016-2017 was to determine a general level of support for the Urban Green Link Corridor Master Plan which is an overarching vision for the area. This round of consultation specifically focuses on Irish Harp Reserve itself, and no other aspects of the Master Plan.
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Email: admin@prospect.sa.gov.au