Perth Voice Interactive

A BUNCH of proud Maylands locals wants to transform Margaret Reserve into a community bijou.

The small 1200sqm reserve has a playground, but locals want to widen its appeal so it can be used by all ages and members of the community.

Kennedy Street Collective member Deborah Chinnery says the park will soon be in high demand with $72 million apartments being built at the nearby old Ross’s Salvage Yard on Railway Parade.

“I would like to see yoga classes in the park, a community garden, and more benches for older people,” she says.

“The park should be a community asset—an active hub for locals in and around Kennedy Street.

“We’d also like to see the playground upgraded to a nature-based one.

“Basically, we want to activate this little reserve.”

In a bid to get it upgraded by council, KSC has created a “We Love Margaret Reserve” Facebook page.

The locals have received backing from Bayswater councillors Michelle Sutherland, and Chris Cornish who tabled the motion for edible gardens in reserves and on verges.

“I am pleased the local community have embraced the ‘edible garden’ concept and look forward to helping it become a reality at Margaret Reserve,” he says.

Council will consider giving the reserve a $25,000 upgrade at next week’s council meeting.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK