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Council meeting - Wayne Pearce Hill public access post trial report

8 April 2024

At its meeting on Tuesday 9 April 2024, Council will consider a report including community feedback and decide whether to make the trial permanent.

Engagement Outcome Report

Visits to YSIW project page252
Submissions via feedback form 10


Details of the submissions and staff comments are outlined below:

Support (Yes or No)

Public Exhibition Comment/Explanation

IWC Comment

Yes

I love being able to come sit on the hill whenever I want. It’s a beautiful place to spend an afternoon and it makes me feel connected to the area in a really profound way. It’s living history, a moment in the present and a place for the future all at once. I also support any measure that gets more use out of the ground because that will help secure funding to keep it as an NRL ground, which is an intrinsic part of this suburb’s history.

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

the trial has been a great asset to the local community providing a safe area away from traffic

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

It has been lovely to walk into the park at lunch times when I’m working from home and don’t have time to get to the ovals that are further away.

It’s a nice oval right near our home and it’s just nice to be there amongst all the history of the tigers etc.

We appreciate you opening up the space and for asking the community. Thank you.

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

Fantastic use of the grounds for the community. I run my dogs nearly every day and would be extremely disappointed if it went away.

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

Wish it was open on the weekends as well (non-game days of course). Love going there with the dogs

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

We love being able to walk our dogs and meet up with our neighbours in this lovely space.

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

As a resident of Lilyfield, I absolutely cherished having access to Wayne Pierce Hill. I loved to walk my dogs on the grounds, and always made sure to leave it looking clean (picking up dog poo). I had a picnic on the oval with friends and walked with the neighbours to Wayne Pierce Hill. I also would go for a run on the grounds, as it kept my exercise routine interesting! By keeping this place open to the public on weekdays, it creates another unique community space for everyone to enjoy. I am so excited to potentially have access to it all year round!

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

No comment

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Yes

No comment

Council officers have noted the support for access to the Wayne Pearce Hill.

Don’t know/ unsure

I think the whole thing is ridiculous! Who on earth would want to go there?

Council officers have noted the comment that it is not a preferred location to access.