We have a Park for Mt Pleasant - YEAH!

The Rankin kids, Jodie (4), Matt (11) and Jimmy (13), are joined by Cr Nick Pazolli, MLA Janet Woollard, Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey, CEO Shayne Silcox and Mt Pleasant residents in a show of jubilation over Melville council’s decision to invest in more parkland

More Parkland likely for Mt Pleasant

23/Aug/2011 By Jessica Nico, Melville Times

RESIDENTS in Mt Pleasant are this week celebrating after the council decided to bid for a parcel of land from the Water Corporation, which could be turned into parkland for the area.

The council decided at last week’s meeting to offer to buy the land, surrounded by Ogilvie Road, Clive Street and Baldwin Avenue.

Mt Pleasant currently has a 12.67 hectare under supply of parkland, and residents closest to the land in question are more than 400m from the nearest park.

Real Parks for Mt Pleasant founder Rhonda Kerr said residents were happy with the result.

“When the issue was raised we had immediate responses from our local councillor, the mayor and the CEO and they have been very helpful in exploring options, in being available for meetings and in keeping in touch,” she said.

“We awaited the result of the vote with great anxiety because just now, there is a chance for one small park in Mt Pleasant for the healthy development of children and for the physical and mental health of people of all ages.”

Resident Murray Meaton said all residents welcomed the decision.
“A new park in the area is priceless. Mt Pleasant was a garden suburb of large blocks and trees, so this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to restore some of that lost green,” he said.

City of Melville chief executive Shayne Silcox said it would be good to see another park in the area.
“The City and the council are delighted to authorise the purchase of this land in Mt Pleasant to be enjoyed as a beautiful park by all residents,” he said.
“This is a significant investment and the new park will further add to the wonderful lifestyle in the City of Melville.
“The City intends to maintain a focus on the importance of public open space.”

Decision time for our Park

Well it's now Decision time for our Park.

What a journey.

Neighbourhood meetings, Community Rally, Petitions, letters, phone calls, meetings with Councillors, emails, letters to the Prince of Wales - you name it - we as a community have made it happen. Thank you to everyone.

The Elected Members of the City of Melville will vote confidentially on whether or not to purchase the land for our community park.

This will take place at the Council Chambers, Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon commencing at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 19 April 2011.

Please show your support  by attending this Council meeting next Tuesday. Your attendance will show councilors that there is a strong community interest and support for the park.

Spread the word as we would love to see a crowd of supporters there.

Pleasant People really want a Park

It's official.....the residents of Mt Pleasant really, really want a park.

The meeting on Sunday afternoon was a successs with lots of new faces from our neighbourhood. If you were away for the weekend and missed the meeting, here is a brief run down on what was discussed:

• Rhonda Kerr has been invited to present our case for a park to the elected members/councillors of the City of Melville on March 8. This invitation was extended to our community group following our rally and receipt of the petition signed by more than 300 residents last year. Good Luck Rhonda!
• For our cause to be heard, we need many voices. We encourage everyone to call their local city councillors and talk to them about this wonderful opportunity to create more open space for our community. (They don't bite and they do listen). Visit City of Melville Elected Members
• Say yes to more open space in the City of Melville. We have a new Petition to be signed by all those who agree that Public Open Space in the city of Melville is important to our community. If you would like  more information about this petition, you would like to sign our petition, or would like to volunteer to obtain more signatures from the residents please call 9364 5982.
• Do you know the Mt Pleasant history? Well stay tuned.....we are currently researching everything about Mt Pleasant, the place, people and past events. If you have anything to share, please email or call Di 96161 5975
• Stay in touch and join our email list. Provide your email address to our email list for updates on, A Park for Mt Pleasant. 

Have fun and enjoy "our park"

Let's work together and get a Park!

It's time to make a difference for our community.

Do you want a new park for Mt Pleasant?

Do you want a playground for the kids?

An exercise or rest area away from the crowds on the Esplanade cycle path?

Then come along to our next community meeting.

At 5.30pm on 6th March 2011

At "The Park" on the Baldwin Ave Verge

Come to discuss our next steps to encourage the Melville Council to becoming part of the solution.

Phone Rhonda on 9364 5982 for further info.