New playground taking shape

Work has started on installing new play equipment on the new playground site at the Macarthur Precinct.

As part of the precinct revitalisation works, the existing playground is set to be decommissioned and disassembled as part of the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playground Program. The removal of the old playground is scheduled to occur in April after the Easter school holidays.

The equipment will be shipped overseas to be reused at a disadvantaged school.

Unfortunately, the old playground no longer meets new Australian Standards for playground equipment, so Council cannot donate it or have it reinstalled locally.

Donating overseas ensures it can continue to have a life allowing children in disadvantaged communities to have a wonderful play experience.

The old playground will be fenced off to allow Rotary and contractors to safely remove the equipment and reinstate the site as part of the precinct upgrade.

New playground installation works will be completed by Easter, weather permitting. Other site works playground softball, landscaping, fencing and multi-court completion will also continue during March and April.

This unfortunately means there will be a short period where both playgrounds will be out of service - we are working as fast as possible to ensure this delay is minimal.

Further updates will be provide via Engage Moyne and Council’s social media channels.