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Enter the Dragon: Asian theme on way for reserve Asian-inspired concepts will be used in the design of a new destination playground at Knightsbridge Reserve, Forrest Hill. Possibly part-funded by selling smaller Selwyn Reserve nearby or delaying car-park resurfacing at Fort Takapuna, the playground would be a first of its kind in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area. While seeking to appeal to all comers,
the proposed design would recognise strong Asian population numbers on the Shore, particularly in the north of the local-board area. The theme would be reflected in a dragon’s-trail layout and a colourful garden, with seasonal planting rather than natives, a sheltered pergola-type structure and a shade tree and seating. Open space for exercises such as tai chi would be included and zones
for badminton and table tennis are on the drawing board. Two concept designs were presented to the local board at a workshop this month, along with price estimates including drainage improvements that ranged from $273,500 to $321,000. Auckland Council community facilities To page 4
Taking flight in Forrest Hill
Lift-off... Twelve-year-old North Shore rider Cruz Fernandez gets some air on the Forrest Hill dirt-jump bike track, newly upgraded by volunteers. Story, page 5.
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