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Design ideas wanted from the community to help renew five playgrounds in Warragul, Drouin, Jindivick and Rawson by 12 September 2022z

Council has identified six playgrounds across Baw Baw for renewal through its 2022/23 Capital Works Program, and the community is encouraged to share their design ideas until 12 September 2022.

By news@gippsland - 22nd August 2022 - Back to News

Council is seeking design ideas from the community to help renew six Baw Baw playgrounds ensuring our smallest community members and adults have a safe and enjoyable place to play.

Buln Buln Recreation Reserve, installation of a double swing, nest/basket swing, new trampoline and a 3 slide modular unit suitable for various ages

Playgrounds updated 2021/22

Council's 2022/23 Playground Renewal Program will see up to $300,000 of total funding allocated towards renewing the play equipment at six sites:

• Bloye Park, Drouin East
• Baw Baw Visa Park, Drouin
• Jacksons Track Playground, Jindivick
• St Phillack Reserve, Rawson
• Macarthur Park, Warragul
• Ellen Close Park, Warragul

The scope of works and budget allocation for each park may vary based on the current playground equipment and the overall size of the area. As part of the annual program, last year council renewed the play equipment at multiple sites including Hackett Park in Longwarry, Drouin Recreation Reserve and Kiah Park in Warragul.

Drouin Recreation Reserve, include a double swing, installation of a spinner unit and new playground fencing

How to get involved

Council is asking residents if they and their little ones have any thoughts and preferences for new playground equipment at these six sites. Community members of all ages are invited to submit their design ideas by Monday 12 September via the short survey on council's website. To learn more go to Help us redesign six playgrounds across Baw Baw web page.

Hackett Park, Longwarry works include the addition of a basket/nest swing to the existing double swing, installation of a larger module equipment with multiple slide and climbing functions including a spider web and monkey bars

Annual playground renewal

Mayor Cr Michael Leaney said, "Council's annual playground renewal program is a fantastic way for our community members, including the youngest ones, to let us know if our playgrounds are hitting the mark."

"As our community increasingly grows with more young families calling Baw Baw home, we need to make sure our playgrounds are catering to diverse needs."

"I encourage all community members to let us know which equipment they love to use and what they would like to see, and I look forward to seeing the design ideas that we receive." Cr Leaney said.

Kiah Park, Warragul works completed as part of the 2021/22 program include a new basketball court and landscaping around play spaces

Burke Street Netball Courts, Warragul works include the installation of a larger module play equipment with multiple slide and climbing functions including a spider web

Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council Council website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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