Frequently asked questions

Council's playspaces are independently audited each year to determine their need for replacement. The lifespan of the play equipment is between 15-20 years according to Australian Standards. Additional priorities for replacement are determined by age, an annual independent safety audit, Australian Standards, maintenance reports and community feedback.

Open space with multiple activities which attract visitors for longer periods of time will generally include public toilets. Open spaces with the following activities may be considered for public toilets:

• Recreational activities such as exercise equipment, skating facilities, running trails and barbecues which attracts visitors for longer durations.
• Where sites are on, or located near, an existing or planned major shared trail or cycle route, toilets may be considered for the use of walkers, runners and cyclists.
• Additional provision may be required in very high constant use areas where there is likely to be a concentration of people with disabilities, the aged or children.

Local neighbourhood parks are usually visited by residents who live within walking distance and attract shorter visits, so public toilets are not usually provided in local neighbourhood parks.

Hume municipality has been gazetted as an ON LEAD by virtue of a Order made under section 26 of the Domestic Animals ACT 1994 EXCEPT in designated off lead areas.

In an off-leash area the owner is to:

• Be in sight of their dog and the dog responds to its owner's command whether verbal or visual.
• Carry a leash, one for each dog, under their control.
• Comply with any site-specific rules and regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions and regulations associated with fenced off leash areas.

In an on-leash are the owner is to have their dog on a leash.

Dogs should be under effective control at all times and on a short leash within 50m of a playspace, BMX/skate facility, or similar facility. Dogs are PROHIBITED within the boundary of a playspace.

You can walk your dog around the park, ensuring they are on a short leash.

To complement the playspace replacement program landscape improvements such as tree planting, park furniture, garden beds and paths may be considered.

Where possible, playspaces are naturally shaded. Additional trees could also be planted to provide protection.

Following the compilation of community feedback, this is incorporated into the design. This then goes through the process of being documented for construction, then tendered and awarded for construction. Timing may be based on availability on contractors and is anticipated around the second half of 2023.