News: Play
Armidale’s Curtis Park playground to drive creeklands revival
Armidale’s popular new playground in Curtis Park will be a major driver in breathing new life into the creeklands and the central business district. Armidale Council’s Interim...
Oct 27, 2020
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Christchurch outdoor pools all open on 14th November
All five of the Christchurch City Council’s summer facilities – Norman Kirk Memorial in Lyttelton, Templeton, Te Hāpua Halswell, Waltham and Jellie Park in Burnside – will be...
Oct 27, 2020
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Tasmanian Council considers selling property to fund playground renewal
Following Tasmania’s Kingborough Council playground audit finding more than half of its playgrounds to be in an unsatisfactory condition and 18 categorised as needing critical...
Oct 21, 2020
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Tasman Tourism NZ unveils plans to upgrade New Zealand’s holiday park sector
With taking over ownership and operation of three existing holidays parks - Papamoa Beach Resort, Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort and Beachaven Top 10 Holiday Park - Tasman...
Oct 20, 2020
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Year-round safe recreational swimming spot considered for Port Douglas
Douglas Shire Council plans to fast track a year-round safe swimming spot in Port Douglas and will deliver a short survey to gauge community interest in a splash park and...
Oct 18, 2020
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Byron Bay’s Railway Park secures national award for excellence
Byron Bay’s Railway Park has received the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ National Award of Excellence for Play Spaces. The announcement was made this week, with...
Oct 18, 2020
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Logan City Council completes adventure playground and commences work on shared recreational pathway
Logan City Council has recently completed a new adventure playground in Albert River Park at Eagleby while also commencing work on a new shared pathway for walking, jogging and...
Oct 14, 2020
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Christchurch City Council approves design for new multi-purpose Hornby Centre
Christchurch City Council has approved the concept designs for the new multi-use Hornby Centre planned to be built on the east side of Kyle Park with Council investing $35.7...
Oct 8, 2020
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Adelaide City Skate Park concept designs released
The South Australian Government and City of Adelaide have unveiled recently finalised concept designs for the new City Skate Park, being integrated into Gladys Elphick...
Oct 6, 2020
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Melbourne swimmers welcome reopening of outdoor pools
Swimmers in Melbourne were able to make use of outdoor public pools yesterday for the first time in months. With the Victorian Government easing Coronavrius restrictions as of...
Sep 28, 2020
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Waverley Council releases management plan for open spaces and beaches during summer
Waverley Council today released their plans for the operational management of its open spaces and beaches over the upcoming summer period. The purpose of the plan is to help...
Sep 28, 2020
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First construction stage begins on Shoalhaven’s Boongaree recreation and sporting precinct
The turning of the first sod has marked the commencement of construction of the first stage of Boongaree, previously known as Berry District Park. The development will enhance...
Sep 22, 2020
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Moduplay Trampolines installed at Curtis Park playground
Armidale Regional Council has engaged Moduplay to design, construct and install a new playground at Curtis Park with cost-savings during the construction period allowing for the...
Sep 20, 2020
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Shoalhaven community invited to participate in virtual meeting to discuss proposed Conjola Park Improvements
Shoalhaven City Council will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday 23rd September to enable all community members to comment and contribute to the Draft Conjola...
Sep 15, 2020
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YMCA-managed Fleurieu Aquatic Centre recognised for excellence in community recreation
YMCA South Australia at the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre has been recognised as a leader in community recreation excellence, winning the South Australia Parks and Leisure Association...
Sep 14, 2020
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Proludic Diabolo Baby secures award for design and innovation
Proludic Diabolo Baby - an innovative range of play equipment specifically designed for very young children – has won a Good Design Award in Australia's International Good...
Sep 10, 2020
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Geelong Council prepares to reopen playgrounds and outdoor pools
The City of Greater Geelong is preparing to reopen its playgrounds and outdoor pools from next week, in line with the easing of some Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in...
Sep 8, 2020
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Melbourne's Stage 4 Coronavirus restrictions extended for two weeks as Chief Health Officer says 'gyms are a high-risk setting'
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that metropolitan Melbourne's Stage 4 Coronavirus restrictions will be extended for two weeks, albeit with some changes to the...
Sep 6, 2020
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North Ryde Council approves major upgrades for Blenheim Park
Under a new masterplan endorsed by Sydney's North Ryde Council, Blenheim Park will be expanded and have a greater range of diverse and inclusive facilities to cater to the...
Sep 2, 2020
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Life Floor improves underfoot safety at Gold Coast's Beach Haven Resort
Life Floor has advised of the completion of the recent makeover of surfacing around the outdoor swimming pool at the ULTIQA Beach Haven resort at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast....
Sep 1, 2020
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Design finalised for Minnamurra Bike Skills Track
Kiama Council has finalised the design of the Minnamurra Bike Skills Track at Sanctuary Place Quarry on the NSW south coast, to include a number of suggestions received while...
Aug 20, 2020
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Work to begin on community-inspired adventure playground at Logan Village Green
Work will begin this month on a community-inspired adventure playground as part of Logan City Council’s upgrade of the Logan Village Green. The $1.6 million upgrade has been in...
Aug 19, 2020
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Hawke’s Bay to benefit from investments in play, recreation and sport
Sport Hawke's Bay has today highlighted the importance of investments in play, active recreation and sport facilities in the region. Welcoming investment by the New Zealand...
Aug 18, 2020
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Christchurch City Council invites feedback on New Zealand’s first aquatic sensory experience
Christchurch City Council is inviting people to provide feedback on New Zealand’s first aquatic sensory experience area designed to benefit people of all ages and abilities. The...
Aug 17, 2020
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