Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide input into the re-design and upgrade of the current playspace at Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance.
The existing playspace has reached the end of its functional life, and the new area will be designed and constructed in accordance with the Central Coast Council’s Playspace Strategy and to meet current Australian Standards.
Funding for the upgrade has been made possible with $190,000 from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Grants funding (LSCA Program) and $150,000 from Council.
Director Community and Recreational Services Melanie Smith said the renewal of the Picnic Point Reserve playspace was part of Council’s Playspace Strategy, which continued to roll out across the Central Coast.
“Playspaces are valuable areas for our community to socialise and for kids to learn through active play,” she said.
“Council is responsible for over 250 play spaces across the Central Coast, and we are committed to ensuring that each, and every one of our community assets is maintained for residents and visitors alike.”
While the community is being invited to provide feedback into the design and upgrade of the playspace, infrastructure already to be included in the final design and construction comprises: a new accessible path connecting the playspace with the existing skatepark; appropriate shade structures; concrete or sandstone edging for the playground surrounds’ and three additional garbage bin slabs.
Council Administrator Rik Hart said it had never been more important to provide young families and children with great outdoor playspaces as the population grew.
You can submit feedback until July 22 at www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/PPRT
Construction of the new playspace is expected to commence in early 2025.