Mildura Rural City Council facilitated a community consultation from July to November of 2024. The first phase of the consultation sought feedback from key stakeholders, the second phase provided a number of opportunities for the broader community to inform the development of the new Mansell Reserve Masterplan, over 150 members of the community provided feedback, either in person, or through the online survey, this number includes the voice of 50 local children.

The previous masterplan was undertaken in 2004. Responding to the recent change in demand for the dedicated netball courts; council decided to revisit the masterplan. This is a timely opportunity for the broader community and stakeholders to review the new designs and provide feedback on the proposed community use of this valuable open space.

We are called upon community to provide a local voice to inform this new Masterplan. There were a number of ways for you to provide us with your thoughts and ideas.

In-person, we held a public consultation at Mansell Reserve on Saturday 23rd November from 9am - 12pm

Draw - we provided a Design My Park template for community show us their ideas

Online - There was a short online survey.

Drop a Pin - We also provided an online interactive map where you could drop a pin on the park and tell us what you like or would like to see in this location

Hard copy surveys were also made available

Mansell Reserve was developed in 1955 to support the growth of Woman Sports and Recreation, in particular the codes of netball, softball and hockey. That growth continued and hockey and softball relocated to Aero Ovals in the 1990's. Mildura Netball Association continued to use the reserve until 2021 when they relocated to Mildura Sporting Precinct.