The planning and design process and more recently the research required for all aspects of the funding applications has had enormous benefits for each and every committee member. It is an ongoing learning process which enhances
our interpersonal, communication and community building skills.

There will be many ways that residents, both older and younger, fathers and mothers, grandparents and people of linguistically diverse backgrounds can continue to be involved. These could be working side by side on construction
and landscaping, contributing design ideas, assisting with food for the volunteers, committee meetings, community events, fundraising, developing documentation, and using the new park for activities that they enjoy. These bonds of friendship and community spirit are expected to extend into use of the facilities and park ground, for example, events such as Carols by Candlelight and other local Festivals.
Other communities who have built their own park or playgrounds include: Bacchus Marsh, Werribee, Melton, Ascot Vale, Violet Town, Hampton, and St Kilda.

As community volunteers we have already achieved:
Successful $50,000 grant application from Federal Government “Communities for Children Project”;

$5,000 and in principle support from Council including commitment from Open Space Coordinator and recently announcing a further $140k allocated in the 2007/2008 draft budget.

A brief for design, interviews with designers, design contract

Conducted highly successful ‘Design Days’ (community consultation events)

Initiated fundraising events including successful Auction Night raising $7,500

Gathered community awareness through fun days and community Fete

Increased sense of neighbourliness,networks and friendships

Collaboration with Council & schools; over 500 signatures to Council

Volunteers for many jobs who can offer in-kind labour for this project