What we heard

Overall Master Plan

birds eye view over proposed semaphore foreshore upgrades
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 36%

    I like it - 30%

    It's ok - 17%

    It needs work - 9%

    I don't like it - 8%

Main Plaza

paved plaza, clock tower, people on bikes
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 30%

    I like it - 30%

    It's ok - 17%

    It needs work - 12%

    I don't like it - 11%

  • What young people liked:

    • relocated carousel and kiosk
    • wide paths
    • nature and open space
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • waterslide- want to see a waterslide included
    • outdoor showers added
    • dog park
    • carousel and heritage of Semaphore retained

Water Play

water play around with lots of children and adults
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 36%

    I like it - 15%

    It's ok - 15%

    It needs work - 17%

    I don't like it - 17%

  • What young people liked:

    • learning about Aboriginal culture
    • statues
    • fountains
    • lights
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • lack of waterslide/s
    • want for outdoor public showers
    • inclusion of water buckets and other interactive water elements

Kaurna Story Telling

emu bird sculpture in front of water play area
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 45%

    I like it - 34%

    It's ok - 10%

    It needs work - 2%

    I don't like it - 9%

  • What young people liked:

    • recognition of Kaurna people
    • telling of Kaurna stories
    • opportunities to play while learning
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • One person commented that “the Kaurna story telling is a great idea. but the water fountains aren’t the best way to do that”.

Youth Hub

skate park surrounded by trees and seating
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 32%

    I like it - 28%

    It's ok - 21%

    It needs work - 15%

    I don't like it - 4%

  • What young people liked:

    • something for all ages
    • really cool
    • more space to play
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • more sport opportunities e.g. netball, gym equipment
    • more bins and drink fountains
    • safety - proximity of skate park to basketball court and road
    • extra play equipment e.g. flying fox and adventure playground

Multi-Purpose Open Space

grassed space surrounded by trees, landscaping and seating
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 30%

    I like it - 45%

    It's ok - 13%

    It needs work - 8%

    I don't like it - 4%

  • What young people liked:

    • amount of grass and trees
    • like everything about it
    • great for local events
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • more play equipment - playgrounds, sports goals, equipment hire
    • more green space, less paving
    • making sure there is enough room for larger events and amusements

Amenities

paving, circular seating under trees
  • What young people said:

    I love it - 41%

    I like it - 28%

    It's ok - 25%

    It needs work - 2%

    I don't like it - 4%

  • What young people liked:

    • BBQs
    • wide paths
    • seating and shade
    • room for pedestrians and bikes
  • What young people didn't like or thought could be improved:

    • more shade and tables
    • bottle refill stations
    • less pavement