Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during the two rounds of engagement for the Charles Rooks and Dagola Reserve Masterplan. Your input helped inform the final Landscape Concept Plan, which was endorsed by Council on 25 August 2025.

The endorsed plan sets a long-term direction to improve function, safety, accessibility and the overall experience of the reserve for the local and wider Whitehorse community over the next 15 years. Key improvements include:

• Upgrading the play space at Charles Rooks Reserve to create a larger, more appealing play destination with a range of play opportunities for all ages.
• Creating a recreational area in the south-west of Charles Rooks Reserve, including shelter, BBQ facilities, and picnic settings.
• Introducing quieter, nature-based areas for play, reflection and informal social use throughout Dagola Reserve.
• Establishing a well-connected path network through Charles Rooks and Dagola Reserve, including both existing and new paths.
• Providing more seating at key locations across the reserve.
• Protecting remnant vegetation and expanding conservation areas where appropriate.
• Enhancing ground cover planting with additional garden beds.
• Installing fauna-sensitive lighting with motion activation and time restrictions to reduce impacts on habitat.

Next steps

Council is currently progressing the design of the playground and social recreation facilities and exploring external funding opportunities through State and Federal Government, as well as other grant programs. These facilities are the highest priority for delivery under the Masterplan.

Find out more about the engagement activities and what we heard from the community in the Landscape Concept Plan Report