Sinclair Reserve, pictured in the banner above, is a ‘local’ reserve set amongst residential properties on Sinclair Street, Grange. Its total area is approximately 1800m2. The reserve is fenced on three sides, facing Sinclair Avenue, with the local shops situated behind the reserve (to the South). The reserve has irrigated turf and some established small and medium trees but has not changed significantly since the 1960’s when it's understood the reserve was gifted to Council.

We appreciate all of your ideas and hearing how you might like to use and visit Sinclair Reserve in the future. As a small, local reserve, we want to consider ideas that account for the size of the available space, but also don't create a nuisance for local residents, given the residential setting. With this in mind, we've come up with some ideas in the feedback form which you can select if they appeal to you, but we would also be pleased to hear your ideas. You can view example images of some of our 'Inspiring ideas' on this page.

Features such as a playground, hard courts, toilet and shelter and BBQ facilities are not elements we would consider at a reserve of this size. This is directed by our Open Space Strategy. However these features are available at other, larger reserves nearby (within 600 metres) including:

• Kirkcaldy Reserve, Kirkcaldy Avenue, Grange: Playground, basketball half-court, BBQ, public toilet, shelter and picnic areas.
• Willcocks Reserve, Willcocks Avenue, Seaton: Playground and seating
• Tandanya Reserve, Tandanya Avenue & Wandilla Street, Grange: Moderate size turf area and seating
• Nedford Reserve, Nedford Crescent x York Avenue, Fulham Gardens: Recently renewed playground (replaced in the last 18 months) and seating.

Please note, the turf irrigation system is due for replacement in approximately 5 years, so this will be excluded from any improvements under this project.

Staff will prepare a report documenting the outcomes of this community engagement, including all suggested improvements. The report will propose a budget estimate to deliver selected improvements, based on the most requested suggestions that were able to be considered. We will let all participants of this consultation and project followers know when this report is being considered.

If the proposed budget is approved in principle, this amount will be included as a budget request in the 2025/26 Annual Business Plan and Budget process with the intent to deliver the improvements next financial year.

If the budgeted amount for the reserve improvements is approved for 2025/26, we will reach out to the community to share the details of the proposed improvements and expected construction timeframe between July and September 2025.