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Cameron Park playground
Mentions
- Location of the petition seeking solar lighting
- Residents near the playground will not see solar lighting installed through this request, and the decision sets a precedent for lighting requests at other parks.
- Impacts nearby residents and families using the playground; also signals how Council may handle similar amenity requests elsewhere.
- No new playground lighting will be installed at Cameron Park through this petition response.
Decisions
Solar lighting petition for Cameron Park playground not supported
Council declined the request for solar lighting at the playground in Cameron Park, Booval, citing lack of precedent across the park network, concerns about light spill and possible anti-social behaviour, and consistency with the Desired Standard of Service for new parks.
Residents near the playground will not see solar lighting installed through this request, and the decision sets a precedent for lighting requests at other parks.
Topics
Petition response on playground lighting
A petition from residents of Division 3 asked for solar lighting at the new Cameron Park playground. The committee rejected the request, with concerns about spill light, unwanted attention and anti-social behaviour.
Impacts nearby residents and families using the playground; also signals how Council may handle similar amenity requests elsewhere.
Meetings