Stakeholder engagement for creek naturalisation.

Background

The Mabel Park tributary Natural Channel Design Project aims to improve habitat quality for native aquatic and land species, as well as establishing community connection with the waterway. Relative Creative is working with project partners (DesignFlow and LAT) to deliver the community engagement component of the concept development.

Opportunity for Futures

Creek naturalisation is the transformation of stormwater channels to a more natural state. This is done by removing concrete banks, planting native plants and creating habitats for animals.

Approach

There have been two key phases to community engagement. The first phase focussed on pre-design consultation and informing the public about the potential of the project. This  included pop-ups in the park, the design of a ‘Have your Say’ page and a workshop with Logan City Council.

The second phase focussed on consulting on the concept design, seeking feedback from the council and community on the proposed design. An adjacent resident workshop was hosted as well as another pop-up and further consultation through Logan ‘Have your Say’. Outcomes were analysed and reported back to the design team.