In 2003 there were plans to build a pavilion at Simpson Park on Cochranes Road Mitcham.
Cr. Chris Aubrey and I stood firmly against the original proposal due to the likelihood that lights and organised sporting activities would overtake the use of this area for passive recreational activities.
We did not oppose the notion that sporting clubs needed additional facilities but we were aware of the desire of local residents to preserve the park for activities such as kite flying, dog walking and informal playing of sport by their children.
The park was saved from becoming a full time sporting facility and improved drainage and a small pavilion were approved.
The original sheds were ear marked for removal, to be replaced by a lock- up community meeting room with new toilets for the use of co-existing users of the park.
Although this was approved back in 2004 it takes an inordinate amount of time to get things delivered.
This photo from 2008 shows that there had been no progress regarding the community meeting room, although drainage works had been completed.
Finally in 2012, the small pavilion has been erected and the oval has recovered from harsh years of drought. Chris Aubrey and I can rest assured that the local community will make good use of this facility that we advocated for so many years ago when we were councillors. (updated Sept. 2012)
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