With community, Council developed the Fred Gration Reserve Open Space Master Plan which was adopted by Council in June 2023.

Key actions in the final master plan include:

• Creation of a picnic space with inclusion of a barbeque facility
• Improved drainage for the reserve
• More shelter at the community garden
• A new play space with a fitness area
• Replacement of the basketball court with a multi-use space which may include netball, cricket, tennis hit up wall and pickleball

Following the endorsement of the final Master Plan more detailed concept plans were developed. These concept plans were consulted on between April and May 2025, with all feedback considered and designs finalised in September 2025.

Stage 1

Stage 1 of this plan was to build a new BBQ shelter. These works are scheduled to commence in mid-April.

The scope includes:

• Site preparations, earthworks, and drainage
• Installation of shelter, BBQ, picnic tables, drinking fountain and bins
• Concreting works and pathways linking it to the hall, car park and public toilet
• Resurfacing to accessible car parking space
• Soft landscaping works

This project was awarded to Bass Coast Civil and Excavation who anticipate the project will be completed by the end of the financial year (subject to weather and supply).