Shorewell Park Playground Updates
Published on 03 August 2026
Project Status
Location: Wiseman Street Reserve, Shorewell Park
Current stage: Preparations underway
Expected completion: 30 September 2026
Project value: $1.5 million:
$1 million – Australian Government
$400,000 – Local Government Association of Tasmania Open Spaces Grant Program
$100,000 – Burnie City Council
Final Concept Design: Shorewell Park Playground (PDF, 6MB)
Latest Update
August 2026
Preparations for the Shorewell Park Playground Redevelopment are continuing ahead of construction.
While there hasn't been much visible activity on site, work is progressing behind the scenes. Council will meet with the contractor later this week to finalise the set out of the paths and play equipment, with excavation works scheduled to begin mid August.
The playground equipment is in the final stages of delivery ahead of installation on site, while the building permit for the new amenities is also being finalised.
Once complete, the redeveloped playground will provide a safe, inclusive and engaging space for children and families, featuring:
- Modern play equipment
- Improved landscaping
- Upgraded amenities
- Inclusive play opportunities
The project is being delivered through a combined investment of $1.5 million, including:
- $1 million – Australian Government
- $400,000 – Local Government Association of Tasmania Open Spaces Grant Program
- $100,000 – Burnie City Council
Council appreciates the community's patience and will continue to provide updates as the project progresses.
Project Timeline
July 2026
- Building permit progressing.
- Playground equipment on order.
- Shipping delays impacting delivery.
- Car park works delayed following heavy rain in June.
March 2026
Site preparations commenced
- Tree removal completed.
- Reserve area temporarily closed.
- Initial site preparations undertaken.
Above: Wiseman Street area closed for tree removal.
February 2026
Community chooses preferred design
- 580 community votes received.
- Design 3 selected.
- Community feedback incorporated into final design.
Highlights include:
- ✔ Fencing
- ✔ Shade
- ✔ Inclusive play
- ✔ Flying fox
- ✔ Bike track retained
- ✔ Toilets
January 2026
Consultation closes
Council reviewed feedback and prepared the final design.
December 2025
Burnie City Council invites community input to help select the new playground design for Shorewell Park Playground. This exciting new playground will create a space where community can come together, play, and thrive.
At the December 2025 Meeting, Council awarded the Shorewell Playground contract to Active Areas, who have supplied four concept designs. Council is now seeking community views on these designs to help guide the selection of play equipment.
Mayor of Burnie, Teeny Brumby emphasised the significance of this project, stating,
“This is a genuinely exciting opportunity. For years we’ve heard the community say they want more chances to have a real say well, this is one of them. We’re asking you to jump in, look at the four concept designs, and tell us what you think. Please don’t miss this chance and later feel like your voice wasn’t heard, we’re inviting your input right now!
This playground will be built for your families, your kids, your neighbourhood so we need your voice to shape it. Have your say and help us choose the design that will bring joy to Shorewell for years to come.”
Shorwell Park Presentation(PDF, 17MB)
The community consultation included a feedback form open for 4 weeks to gather votes and feedback, along with drop-in sessions and concept design displays.
About the redevelopment
Burnie City Council is designing a roadmap for the stageable upgrades and implementation of Burnie's parks and playgrounds through the creation of four key 'connected parks'.
These connected parks are built upon existing assets and features, establishing a hierarchy and strengthening the sense of place and uniqueness of Burnie.
It is suggested that the network of four connected parks, each have their own unique design themes:
- Shorewell Park – Rural Theme
- View Road Reserve – Adventure Theme
- Burnie Park – Nature Theme
- Waterfront – Marine Theme
The Shorewell Playground is the first of the four parks to be upgraded, and has secured a project budget of $1,500,000. This funding is comprised of a $1,000,000 contribution from the Federal Government, $400,000 from the Local Government of Tasmania’s Open Spaces Grant and $100,000 of Council own source funding.
The reserve is in a built-up residential area, next to the popular Burnie Community House. It will provide not only a safe space for children to play, ride bikes and enjoy the outdoors, but it will also deliver a place for community markets and events.