News: Play
Design of Collie's new public swimming pool moves forward
The tender for the detailed design of the Western Australian Government-backed indoor swimming pool has advertised by the Shire of Collie. Aiming to award the construction...
Jun 29, 2020
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Everyone Can Play Grant helps fund Penrith's playspace upgrades
Penrith City Council is working with the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play Grant Program to upgrade a number of its playspaces including the Carriageway, Glenmore Park...
Jun 25, 2020
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Parks and Leisure Australia salutes parks and their workers with green lighting initiative
Aiming to honour parks, open spaces and civic place - and their workers - that have provided space for people to be physically and mentally active during the Coronavirus crisis,...
Jun 23, 2020
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Nature play at the heart of new South Australian National Park
A partnership between the South Australian Government and the City of Marion will see a nature-focussed adventure playground developed within the new Glenthorne National Park...
Jun 21, 2020
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New workout station complete and skate park confirmed for Broken Hill
Broken Hill has installed another outdoor fitness station and is planning the installation of a skate park having secured $310,000 in funding. Both projects are funded through...
Jun 21, 2020
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Call for play to become a national health priority
Play Australia has released a five-year game plan for play to be a key part of post Coronavirus recovery. Advising that “we want to see a connected and healthy Australia where...
Jun 17, 2020
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Willoughby City Council moves forward with new accessible and challenging playground
Willoughby City Council are currently constructing a new accessible and challenging playground at Willoughby Park, designed to incorporate play equipment suggested from...
Jun 16, 2020
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Geelong to create two new fenced unleash dog parks
The City of Greater Geelong has released plans to create two new fenced dog parks located in Belmont and Lara, that will offer purpose-built spaces for dog owners to exercise...
Jun 10, 2020
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Design for Stage three Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan released to public
A detailed design (nearing completion), along with a number of artist impressions of Stage Three of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan have been released to the public. Stage...
Jun 9, 2020
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POPP outdoor Ping Pong tables contribute to Melbourne’s regenerative urban transformation
Outdoor ping pong hubs from POPP have been installed at community facilities and amenities including playgrounds, seating, fitness equipment, basketball courts, picnic and other...
Jun 8, 2020
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Destination Gold Coast launches new video to welcome back visitors
Aligned with Queensland’s Gold Coast preparing for its first wave of visitors, Destination Gold Coast has launched a new video ‘Preparing For Your Return’. The Gold Coast...
Jun 1, 2020
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Life Floor enhances beach entry at Sunshine Leisure Centre
Leading slip-resistant surface Life Floor has recently been installed to enhance patron safety at the Sunshine Leisure Centre in inner western Melbourne. With thousands of...
May 27, 2020
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Melbourne attractions look forward to reopening to public in June
Following the Victorian Government’s recent move to ease COVID-19 restrictions, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium will reopen on Monday 1st June 2020 with Australia’s LEGOLAND®...
May 26, 2020
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Upgrades completed for Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve following funding boost
The Northern Territory Government’s $2 million investment into the popular rural venue, Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve, has seen the completion of new cricket club...
May 22, 2020
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Community inspired skate park to open in North Curl Curl
Work will soon commence on a new skate park in North Curl Curl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches following consultation with the community. As a key feature of the highly anticipated...
May 21, 2020
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Plans unveiled for Geelong’s new nature reserve
The City of Greater Geelong has released a draft 20-year master plan for the Sparrovale Wetlands, a new 500-hectare nature reserve being created near Armstrong Creek. The mix of...
May 17, 2020
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Sutherland Council moves forward with Playground Renewal Program
Sutherland Shire Council has been making progress on key infrastructure projects, including its Playground Renewal Program of which a number of projects have been completed for...
May 15, 2020
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Bega Valley Shire Council delivers new imaginative playgrounds
With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease, children in the Bega Valley community will soon be able to explore four exciting new playground spaces. During the COVID-19 crisis,...
May 14, 2020
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Christchurch Adventure Park prepares to re-open
With New Zealand moving into Alert Level 2 COVID-19 response, the Christchurch Adventure Park (CAP) is preparing for a third opening in its four and a half year history. The...
May 8, 2020
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Adelaide Hills Council reopens playgrounds and recreation facilities
Adelaide Hills Council has reopened Lions Park at Bridgewater and Steamroller Park in Stirling with Council advising that over 30 other facilities are expected to be open before...
May 4, 2020
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Hamilton City Council advises that playgrounds still off limits to keep the community safe
Extra signs and security tape are going up throughout Hamilton to remind people the city’s playgrounds are closed to keep our community safe. Hamilton City Council closed the...
May 3, 2020
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YMCA reopens pools in Darwin
As of midday today (1st May 2020) YMCA, who manage Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina swimming pools on behalf of City of Darwin, have managed a smooth transition to re-open with...
May 1, 2020
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Broken Hill Council undertakes online play equipment selection process
An online play equipment selection process for Sturt Park in which the public has been involved was recently undertaken by Broken Hill City Council. Council had budgeted for a...
Apr 30, 2020
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New Auckland playground design inspired by Helensville’s timber history and stream
The design of Auckland’s new Cabeleigh Playground celebrates Helensville’s timber history, with trees, logs and wooden play equipment incorporated into a nature-based theme,...
Apr 26, 2020
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