Coast residents can splash their way into spring at the new state-of-the-art Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC).
The $1M interactive water-based play and education space is expected to attract tourists as well as providing lots of fun for residents.
Central Coast Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the community-driven project has resulted in the ideal use for the outdoor space at PLC.
“The nautical themed Water Play Park can be enjoyed upon entry to the PLC, it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed by all community members,” Vaughan said.
Features include a tipping bucket, interactive (cause and effect) elements, shade sail, in-built filtration system and zero depth (for safety and accessibility).
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the new play park was funded by the NSW Government with $850,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as over $200,000 from Council.
“The PLC is one of Central Coast Council’s most highly-utilised assets, and thanks to the opening of this new Water Play Park, it’s becoming an even better facility for locals to enjoy,” Crouch said.
Mayor Lisa Matthews said the collaboration between local and state government had delivered another fantastic facility for the community.
“There is so much to love about this project – an accessible design that creates a space for fun, physical activity and education,” Cr Matthews said.
The Water Play Park is now open.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions bookings will be essential and will be made at time of entry with payment.
Sessions will be limited to 50 people.
Source:
Media release, Sep 30
Central Coast Council