A community case for better places to play
Explore ideas for shared open space, tennis and indoor sport around Brighton—and write to Bayside Council in your own words.
Keep access public
•Make sport safer
•Respect neighbours
•Use facilities better
What supporters would like Council to explore
Could they create more community value—with clear, enforceable safeguards? Each deserves transparent consideration if a formal proposal is developed.
Ask Council to keep progressing a safer, better-drained playing surface while protecting the reserve’s shared community role.
Council’s published Wilson Reserve material confirms a damaged surface and drainage issues, BGS use dating to at least 2004, continued cricket use and public access outside allocated times.
Ask Council to consider whether a landscaped, recreation-focused use could add community value if a proposal comes forward.
Supporters have told us the cul-de-sac would become landscaped recreation and open space rather than a new vehicle entrance. We have not found a current Council proposal; any future proposal should be tested publicly and include clear safeguards.
Ask Council to explore whether carefully controlled lighting could extend playing time after school.
We have not located a current Council lighting proposal for these courts. If one is developed, glare, noise and finishing times should be controlled to protect nearby residents.
Ask Council to explore more community use of scarce indoor courts while protecting nearby residents.
No change to operating conditions is currently before Council and wider access is not guaranteed. Any future discussion should balance organised sport, community benefit and neighbouring amenity.
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