At its meeting on Tuesday 20 July 2021, Council considered the Engagement Outcomes Report on the draft Plans of Management for Henson Park and made the following decisions:

1. Adopt the Henson Park Plan of Management (POM) as attached in Attachment 1,

Appendix A, B,C,D and E and:

a) That in relation to the fencing and path between Amy St park and Centennial St

Council notes that the fencing and entry is to be replaced and upgraded and

that supporting documents should be amended to reflect this.

b) That Council notes the intention to retain and renovate the scoreboard,

amenities and office space in the eastern Hill building and that where an

inconsistency appears in supporting documents it should be amended.

c) In relation to women’s participation notes that both the AFL and Newtown Jets

wish to provide opportunities for women to be involved and participate in their

sports at the highest level.

d) Notes the support for tree planting throughout the sportsground and notes that

the plans are indicative of proposed plantings and the need to consult with the

AFL, Newtown Jets and adjoining residents on any proposed planting.

2. Note the ongoing support and sporting pathways which are being invested in and

advocated for the growth and development of girls and women’s sport at Henson

Park.

3. Notes that the POM and Master Plan maintain and enhance public use of and

access to Henson Park sportsground.

For more information read item four in the Council Report and view item four in the Meeting Minutes.

Adopted plans of management can be viewed on the Council's Parks Plan of Management page.