Griffiths Park Upgrade Underway!

The City of Fremantle’s major upgrade to Griffiths Park in Hilton is now underway. The project includes the replacement of the ageing play equipment with a larger nature-play playground, conversion of the unsightly drainage sump into a multi-use swale and new waterwise garden beds to replace some turfed areas at the edges of the park.

A new irrigation system will also be installed throughout the park, and 34 new trees planted. Local residents may have noticed some forward works activity at Griffiths Park over the past few days, including tree surgery on the very big Tuart tree to the south of the site.

The City’s head contractor – O’Connor-based PHASE3 Landscape Construction – will commence major works at Griffiths Park within a couple of weeks. In the meantime, site fencing will be erected around the perimeter of the park. The new playground will feature a flying fox, a variety of different swings and a large fort with slide, climbing wall, climbing net and fireman’s pole.

The conversion of the stormwater sump into a landscaped multi-use swale will see the barbed wire fence around the sump removed and replaced with a usable community space incorporating local plant species, walk trails, seating and wild play. New mulch and local water-wise garden beds will also replace turf in some areas. This hydrozoning strategy seeks to conserve water and increase biodiversity.

Unfortunately, due to the size and nature of the work involved, the entire park will have to be fenced off for the duration of the project, which will likely finish in January 2023. The City regrets any inconvenience to residents and park users at this time and greatly appreciate your patience during construction.