Central Coast Council is set to receive $50,000 towards the upgrade and renewal of Murrumbooee Place Playground in Tascott thanks to the NSW Government’s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the playground was a beloved space for younger Coasties and their families.
“It’s so important that young families and their children have great playspaces … places where kids can simply be kids, and do things like climbing, spinning, or swinging … or performing imaginary plays,” she said.
“Murrumbooee Place Playground and its equipment were in desperate need of renewal, with outdated and broken play equipment, and roots emerging from bark, causing tripping hazards.
“I am thrilled that this playspace will be renewed for generations of Coasties to continue to enjoy for years to come.”
Tascott mum Hannah Gibbins first brought the playground to Tesch’s attention in 2022.
“The park is often buzzing with activity, from parents chatting and mingling while their toddlers play in the morning, to primary school aged kids who hop off the bus at the stop out the front,” Gibbins said.
“It’s an important and well used meeting place for families in the Tascott community.
“It’s been a sad thing to see a see-saw often broken and unused because it simply looks precarious.
“It will be so satisfying to see the old metal slide replaced with something modern.
“The main fill in the park is bark, and soft fall surfaces would represent a real improvement.
“When you have a park that already exists it’s important for them to be well-maintained for the enjoyment and safety of the community.”
The tender for Murrumbooee Place playspace is expected to open towards the end of the year, with construction likely to be undertaken in 2025.