Content components We’re upgrading the playground at Reservoir Reserve in Kew due to its age and condition.StatusConstruction of the new playground is planned to start in late September 2026 and be completed by early 2027, weather permitting.How construction may impact youConstruction work will happen on weekdays between 7 am and 3 pm (excluding public holidays). We may need to work some Saturdays.The playground area will be closed and fenced off.The rest of Reservoir Reserve will stay open.Pedestrian access to walking routes near the playground will be closed as required, with detours in place.Builder vehicles will occupy some parking spaces along Grange Road and 1-2 parking spaces in Grange Road car park next to Kew Traffic School.Nearby playgroundsWhile the new playground is under construction, we encourage families to visit these nearby playgrounds: Outer Circle Linear Park PlaygroundLocation: 17 Whitehorse Road, DeepdeneDistance: 9-minute walk or 4-minute drive (700 m away)Deepdene Park PlaygroundLocation: 120 Whitehorse Road, DeepdeneDistance: 14-minute walk or 5-minute drive (1 km away)About the upgradeThis playground upgrade aims to:build a playground which meets the needs of children and families into the futureimprove accessibilityoffer a range of fun play experiences that caters to a range of ages and abilities.Key features of the new playground include:main play unit with ramp access and multiple slides of different sizes4-swing set with 1 toddler seat, 2 sling seats and 1 inclusive seataccessible play equipment including inclusive swing, spinner and pictograph signageconcrete scoot track with traffic signs and line markingrecycling themed play equipment featuring an interactive waste truck with ramp for wheelchair access, a recycling centre hut and bike and scooter charging station.Other park upgradesOther features to be included in the wider playground space include:relocation of seat, picnic tables and drinking fountain to better serve people using the playgrounda new shelter over one of the picnic tablesrefreshed footpath surface. To make way for the new scooter track, we’ll be removing 2 trees which are located close to Grange Road. These trees have been assessed by arborist:the Agonis flexuosa Willow Myrtle has wounds and decay at its basethe Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm, a regrown stump, has poor structure and a short life expectancy.To replace these trees, we plan to plant 13 new trees, including these native varieties:Acacia pendula Weeping MyallBuckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl FlowerCallistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' Bottlebrush 'Dawson River Weeper'Corymbia eximia Yellow BloodwoodEucalyptus macrandra Long-flowered MarlockHakea laurina Pincushion Hakea.Yarra Valley WaterReservoir Reserve’s playground is on land owned by Yarra Valley Water. We’re working with Yarra Valley Water throughout the design and construction process.Community consultationWe invited our community to share feedback to help guide the design for the new playground.We received feedback over 2 rounds of consultation in 2025. Thank you to everyone who had their say.You can find out what our community told us and view the final design on our consultation website.Artist's impressions of the new playground TimelineDateProjectStatusMarch to April 2025We asked for community feedback to help shape the draft design.CompleteOctober to November 2025We shared the draft design for community feedback. This helped us refine and finalise the design.CompleteApril 2026We shared the final design for the new playground, which incorporates our community’s feedback.CompleteSeptember 2026We will start to build the new playgroundNot startedEarly 2027Construction is expected to be completed.Not startedStay updatedTo receive updates about these works, visit our Reservoir Reserve playground upgrade consultation page and select 'Follow' at the top of the page.
