At the 19 August 2025 meeting, Council endorsed the Harris Reserve Concept Plan.

The Concept Plan respects the park's existing character and popularity, while acknowledging its limitations due to its relatively small size.

A feedback form for comments on the draft Harris Reserve Concept Plan (available both online and in hard-copy) received 29 responses, with 16 respondents indicating they were at least mostly satisfied with the Concept Plan.

Approximately 80 community members attended the two in-person events.

Further information is available in the Engagement Summary Report.

You can read the Council Report or view a livestream of the August 2025 Council Meeting on our website.

Background

Harris Reserve is a small neighbourhood park with a playground and picnic facilities, close to the Seddon Village.

In 2021, when asked what new features and changes residents would like to see, respondents to an online survey confirmed open space and greenery were important, but they would also like access to a public toilet.

In 2024, we delivered a new public toilet on Thomson Street, near the intersection with Gamon Street.

The endorsed Master Plan includes an extended lawn area, additional tree planting, and infill planting to the existing garden beds.

It provides a safe and welcoming environment in the heart of Seddon that will:

• maximise use of the reserve for all age groups
• provide a space that meets the needs for play, socialising, relaxation and exercise.