Engagement Plan

Project Background

As part of the ongoing rollout of the Wilson Botanic Park Masterplan, Council is proposing a new overflow car park to help manage growing visitor numbers and improve accessibility. The extra parking is designed to ease congestion during busy times and events, making visits to the park more enjoyable for everyone.

This idea builds on earlier community feedback during the Masterplan’s development, where the need for more parking was clearly identified. The overflow car park also supports the long-term vision for Wilson Botanic Park as a vibrant destination for recreation, events, and environmental education.

What information do we need from the community?

We are seeking feedback from community members who have visited Wilson Botanic Park. As part of the implementation of the Wilson Botanic Park Masterplan, Council is proposing the development of an overflow car park to support increasing visitation and improve accessiblity.

The proposed overflow car park aims to alleviate parking pressures during peak visitation times and enhance the overall experience for park users.

What can the community influence?

Parking bay markings
Opening hours
Signage - messaging and locations around the park
Number of events

What can’t the community influence?

Surface treatment
Accessible parking
Installation of permanent lighting (this is not permitted)
Location of the proposed car park

How we’re engaging and informing our community

We've selected the following engagement tools and techniques for this project based on the project content, stakeholders, and type of feedback sought.

Key tools for communicating the project

Casey Conversations project webpage
email notification to Casey Conversations subscribers and key stakeholder groups
Casey Catch Up e-newsletter
social media posts

Key methods for gathering feedback

Online engagement via Casey Conversations.
contact details for interested community members to ask for further information
correspondence via email or phone
printed information available, as required.
In-person pop-ups at Wilson Botanic Park

Project timelines

Key Dates: For this phase
Item title	Start date (& time if relevant)	End date (& time if relevant)	Description (if required)
Community consultation	18 August	14 September (11.59 pm)
Consideration of community feedback	September 2025		A Community Engagement Summary report pertaining to the wider community consultation will be prepared and shared with the community via Casey Conversations.


Council for consideration	November 2025		Council will consider at the November Council meeting

Decision-making process

Following the close of community engagement on 14 September 2025, community and stakeholder feedback will be analysed and considered when reviewing the proposed overflow car park at Wilson Botanic Park.

A Community Engagement Summary report will be developed and shared with the community via Casey Conversations.

Council will consider the feedback at council Meeting in November 2025.

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