Victory Park, Bridge of Earn – Consultation

Closed 28 Jul 2022

Opened 30 Jun 2022

Contact

Community Greenspace

01738 475000

communitygreenspace@pkc.gov.uk

Feedback updated 30 Nov 2022

We asked

Following an onsite consultation in autumn 2021 at Victory Park in Bridge of Earn, we produced a concept masterplan for the site including the play facilities.  We then ran a further consultation from June to July 2022 asking for your views on the design.

You said

We received 60 responses through the consultation hub with a small number of others providing feedback through other means.

The responses were very largely positive with a number ideas for us to consider as we continue to develop the project further in discussion with the Victory Park Development Group and Bridge of Earn AFC.

Concerns raised include flooding and drainage which have been in our thoughts throughout.  Respondents also had concerns about the management of long grass areas, and about litter and dog fouling.

We did

Since the consultation finished we have held further meetings with the Victory Park Development Group and other stakeholders. Discussions are ongoing with Bridge of Earn AFC as the additional play equipment we plan to include will impact on an area they use for training off of the football pitch itself.

The concept masterplan proposes to raise the level of the ground where the play facilities are located but we have undertaken further flood investigation works very recently to see what else can be done. It is recognised that due to the flat, low-lying nature of the site and the underlying geology the Park will continue to flood after prolonged wet weather.  The masterplan will be available on this page once completed.

Results updated 30 Nov 2022

Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent consultation about the proposed park improvements at Victory Park. We received 60 responses through the consultation hub with a small number of others providing feedback through other means. 

Many respondents asked to be kept informed on progress on this project. Once plans are finalised and we have a start date for works on site we will get in touch with those people once again.

Here are the results of the short survey.

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Overview

Perth & Kinross Council look after over 160 play areas across the region, from large facilities at our major parks to rural and local play areas right on your doorstep.  Victory Park in Bridge of Earn has now come to the top of our list and to make improvements which suit everybody's needs, we're asking you to take part in our small survey and consultation.

Why your views matter

In the spirit of the Perth and Kinross Offer we want to work together with citizens, communities and businesses to explore ways to transform and maintain our play areas. We encourage you to get involved, create new opportunities, think differently and take actions to improve the play facilities in your local area. We are already engaged with the Victory Park Development Group and Bridge of Earn AFC.

Following an onsite consultation in autumn 2021 we have gone away and come up with a concept masterplan for the site. Before we proceed any further we would love to hear your views on the design. 

What happens next

We will collate all of the comments received and report back our findings on the page in due course.

Areas

  • Ward 9 - Almond and Earn

Audiences

  • Area Partnerships
  • Community Councils
  • Community Groups/Organisations

Interests

  • Nature and Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Parks and Green Spaces
  • Public Space