News: Play
Funding boost for Clyde Recreation Reserve will improve access to sport and recreation
A $3 million funding boost by the Victorian Government for the City of Casey’s Clyde Recreation Reserve will provide the community with better access to sports and recreation...
Aug 16, 2020
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Construction starts on new playspaces in Campbelltown
As part of the City of Campbelltown’s Play Strategy, construction of a new playspace at Byrne Reserve, St Andrews and replacement playspaces at Mandurama Reserve, Ambarvale and...
Aug 14, 2020
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Marlborough Park transformed with exciting new skatepark
Marlborough Park has been transformed into one of Auckland’s most exciting youth destinations with an impressive skatepark completed this week and opened for use in Glenfield....
Aug 6, 2020
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Brimbank secures funding for environmental and sustainability projects
The City of Brimbank, located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, has secured almost $1 million funding from the Victorian Government for sustainability and climate...
Aug 6, 2020
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Gold Coast Parklands’ upgrades to deliver engaging adventure playground
The City of Gold Coast’s $2.8 million upgrade to Country Paradise Parklands will deliver residents of Nerang an exciting adventure playground and half a hectare of picturesque...
Aug 5, 2020
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Funding announced for new parks, walking trails and open spaces in NSW
A $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, offers councils across NSW the opportunity to deliver new and improved public...
Aug 4, 2020
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‘No evidence’ of sexual assault on two-year-old at Sydney play centre
Following reports that a two-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at an indoor play centre in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith on Sunday, NSW Police have advised that there...
Jul 28, 2020
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Northern Beaches Council moves closer to having all sites powered by renewable electricity
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council is moving closer to its goal of having all of its suitable sites powered by renewable electricity by 2030. Council has just installed its...
Jul 27, 2020
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Maroochydore Beach sand replenishment project to begin again
Sunshine Coast Regional Council has advised that a project to improve beach amenity and provide long-term protection of the foreshore between Alexandra Headlands and Cotton Tree...
Jul 24, 2020
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New play equipment installed at Blacktown's Bill Swift Reserve
Blacktown City Council has delivered another new play space with installation of equipment completed at Bill Swift Reserve, just to the north of Blacktown city centre. The $112,...
Jul 22, 2020
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Gisborne District Council to commence Olympic Pool works in September
Gisborne District Council has advised that work on upgrades to its Olympic Pool Complex, made possible by a shovel-ready contribution of $40 million from the New Zealand...
Jul 20, 2020
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Blacktown City Council partners with NRMA Insurance to shade playgrounds
Blacktown City Council has partnered with NRMA Insurance to deliver a program that involves planting 100 trees to shade playgrounds in some of the City’s parks. NRMA Insurance...
Jul 20, 2020
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New inclusive, accessible playground opens at Manly Dam
As part of the Connecting All Through Play program, a new inclusive, accessible playground has opened at Manly Dam replacing the existing playground at a construction cost of...
Jul 20, 2020
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Latest Life Floor installation on display at Hills Swimming in Sydney
Life Floor has provided details of its recent installation at Hills Swimming in the Sydney suburb of Kenthurst. Owned and operated by swim school leaders Julie and Deny...
Jul 15, 2020
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Logan City Council completes first stage of multi-sport development at Underwood Park
The first stage of an $11.9 million multi-sport development being undertaken by Logan City Council at Underwood Park in the southern Brisbane suburb of Priestdale has been...
Jul 14, 2020
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Concept design unveiled for Penrith’s new City Park
Penrith City Council has unveiled the concept design for its new 7000 metre2 City Park - a significant open space in a prime location on the corner of Henry Street and Station...
Jul 13, 2020
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Council set to advise of new management for Mission Beach Aquatic Centre
Unable to reopen its Mission Beach Aquatic Centre following the cessation of previous management arrangements, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is aiming to name a new facility...
Jul 9, 2020
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The Hills Shire completes upgrade of Connie Lowe Reserve in time for school holidays
The upgraded Connie Lowe Reserve, located on Adelphi Street, in Rouse Hill is now open for play – just in time for the July school holidays. The Hills Shire Mayor, Dr Michelle...
Jul 9, 2020
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Gladstone aquatic and recreation projects contribute towards Queensland’s economic recovery
Refurbishing the Gladstone Aquatic Centre, replacing playground equipment across the region and upgrading the Cassy Lives Skate Park are some of the projects planned to benefit...
Jul 9, 2020
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Student-designed playground opens in Penrith
A recently opened playground, installed by Penrith Council at Brian King Reserve in Oxley Park, was co-designed by the creative minds of students from Oxley Park Public School....
Jul 7, 2020
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New Fremantle play space engages children of all ages
The City of Fremantle’s new play space at Frank Gibson Park has installed a range of play equipment to children of all ages engaged. The Park was officially opened at a special...
Jul 7, 2020
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Western Australians encouraged to have input on vision for Perth’s riverfront
The City of Perth is urging the Western Australian community to help shape the vision for Perth’s riverfront. Stretching from Elizabeth Quay to Point Fraser, the riverfront...
Jul 6, 2020
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St Albans Skate Park extension to cater for beginners
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board has approved the extension of the St Albans skate park in Christchurch following feedback from local residents concerned that the park...
Jul 6, 2020
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New aquatic play space under development at Marion Outdoor Pool
A new aquatic play space is currently under development at the Marion Outdoor Pool in southern metropolitan Adelaide. The $3.5 million revamp of one of South Australia’s...
Jun 30, 2020
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