We're excited to share the latest developments in our ongoing efforts to rejuvenate Rymill Park's lake, which remains at the heart of our community. As we move through the final stages of this significant project, here's what has been achieved in April:

• Completion of Lake Works: We successfully completed the lake works in mid-April, just in time for the Adelaide Equestrian Festival. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our project timeline.

• Collaboration with the Adelaide Equestrian Festival: Our project team has collaborated closely with the Adelaide Equestrian Festival organisers. We provided them access to the site, allowing for the setup of jumps and other necessary infrastructure for the festival, especially in the southern portion of the lake where the water level was strategically lowered to support event activities.

• Turf and Site Preparation: At the request of the festival organisers, certain sections of the turf were deliberately left as bare earth. This approach was intended to minimise potential damage and reduce restoration costs post-event. We plan to lay turf in these areas in early to mid-May.

• Post-Event Restoration: Following the festival, which took place from 18th to 20th April, the event team will depart from the park. The area will then be officially handed back to Council control. Subsequently, our project team will oversee the return of contractors to complete the final works around the lake.

• Minimal Impact Operations: The park remains open and accessible to the public. Our contractors are committed to managing the ongoing works with a minimal site footprint, ensuring that the park's visitors can still enjoy the majority of its facilities without disruption.

• Final Stages of the Project: The remaining tasks include plumbing, electrical works, landscaping (inclusive of the turf installation mentioned earlier), and the construction of paths around the lake perimeter. These are scheduled to be completed over May and into June.

We are committed to not only enhancing the beauty and functionality of Rymill Park but also to ensuring that it serves as a sustainable and inviting space for all visitors. We thank the community for their ongoing support and patience as we near the completion of this transformative project.

Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to bring our vision for Rymill Park to life.