We are upgrading Vera’s Water Garden as part of The Entrance Revitalisation Project and we invited you to participate in a straightforward poll regarding the future of Vera’s statue - does she stay, or does she go?

Vera’s Water Garden will receive a significant upgrade to a modern, zero-depth splash park. This will enhance accessibility and interactive play for all users. We asked your opinion on whether the glow up proceeds with or without Vera's statue as an icon of The Entrance. This will help shape the final design of the upgraded splash park.

Whether you want Vera to stay or go, the new design will be a zero-depth splash park.

The community has spoken and we are excited to announce that Vera will stay! Overwhelmingly, the community has chosen to keep Vera and give her a makeover. The new and improved Vera will continue to be a beloved feature for years to come.

While this poll was an A or B question, it sparked a whole lot of attention on social media.

Most respondents wanted vera to stay, mentioning her nostalgic and iconic status:

However, there were also comments against keeping Vera. Some mentioned safety concerns, which will be factored into the new design.

Construction on the revitalised Vera's Water Garden will commence in May and is anticipated to be completed in September.

We will update this page with the final revitalised water garden once complete. Click 'follow' at the top of this page to stay updated.