An upgrade to Avoca Beach’s Ross Park district playspace has been completed and officially marked by a visit from Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, and Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart.
With $300,000 from the Federal Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program and $10,000 from Council, the playspace has been improved and enhanced.
King said improving local facilities had real benefits for the community and adds to the liveability of regions.
“Projects like this is exactly what the LRCI Program is all about,” she said.
“That’s why the Australian Government is investing $3.25B in the LRCI Program in total, to assist councils in getting important community projects done.”
Reid said the improvements at the playspace would serve the surrounding communities for years to come.
“Ross Park is a much-loved community playspace in Avoca Beach and conveniently located close to the beach,” he said.
“The improvements that have been completed will provide greater accessibility and safety features.
“The upgrade has ensured the playspace is brought up to standards local community members expect.
“This was achieved through earlier consultations with the community; I am pleased to see that those consultations have been incorporated into this phenomenal upgrade.”
Hart said community input was integral to the design of the upgrade.
“Council undertook community consultation to find out what’s important to locals, with this feedback guiding the final design and inclusions of this public asset,” he said.
“The refreshed district level playspace offers a variety of active and dynamic play opportunities as well as sensory, creative and natural play areas, and improved accessibility – which aligns with the Central Coast Playspace Strategy.
“This project demonstrates how different levels of government working together can achieve positive community outcomes.
“With the Australian Government’s funding, Council has been able to deliver a playspace which provides health, economic and social benefits for the region.”
Some of the improvements to Ross Park playspace include rubber softfall, synthetic grass, new shade structures, replaced fencing and gates, recycling bins and theinstallation of a water drinking station.
Source:
Media release, Nov 16
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid