Harvey Accessible Playground
Find out more about Harvey’s all-inclusive, accessible playground project.
Exciting upgrades underway at Meriden Park – a new era of accessibility and inclusion
Harvey’s much-loved Meriden Park is transforming to meet the needs of our diverse community, including:
- A brand-new Changing Places facility and universally accessible public toilet block
- An all-inclusive accessible playground
- A fully enclosed dog exercise park
- Modified car parking
These projects form part of the Meriden Park Masterplan upgrade.
View the Meriden Park Masterplan Concept
Modified car parking
The existing car park will be modified to accommodate the precinct’s needs. The new configuration will include additional drop-off zones and parking for school buses and long vehicles.
Check out the tabs below for more information about the projects.
Project Timeline
Completed
November–December 2024
Support for Dog Park
Council supports the establishment of an enclosed Dog Park in the southern section of Meriden Park. Community consultation begins.
Completed
January–March 2025
Meriden Park Masterplan endorsed
Meriden Park Masterplan and Enclosed Dog Park endorsed by Council. Dog Exercise Park site surveyed and services identified
Completed
May-June 2025
Site preparation for Dog Park
Dog Park site preparation – ground mowed, scarified, and top-dressed with sand to create a more even and suitable surface. Dog Park contractors appointed for fencing
Completed
August 2025
Changing Places consultation and Dog Park fencing
Changing Places community consultation begins. Dog Park fencing commences
In progress
September 2025
Changing Places design and construction
Changing Places design finalisation and tender process. Changing Places construction commences with minimal disruption to public facilities.
Completed
November 2025
Dog Park construction
Dog Park concrete hardstand and path installed. Water connected to Pet Friendly Drink Station at Dog Exercise Park Changing Places construction commences with minimal disruption to public facilities. Changing Places design finalisation and tender process begins.
Completed
November 2025
Dog Park opens
Dog Park opens to the public.
Completed
March 2026
Changing Places installation
Installation of Changing Places facility and accessible amenities
In progress
July 2026
Changing Places Opening
Changing Places project completion and official opening to the community
In progress
September 2026
Carpark modifications
Carpark modifications commence
In progress
November 2026
Accessible Playground tenders
Accessible Playground tender process to open
In progress
February 2027
Accessible Playground contract
Accessible Playground contract to be awarded
In progress
April 2027
Construction on Accessible Playground
Commence construction of Accessible Playground
In progress
June 2027
Practical Completion of Accessible Playground finishing touches
Practical Completion of Accessible Playground
In progress
September 2027
Accessible Playground Opens
Official Opening of Accessible Playground.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Shire of Harvey acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.