News: Play
Sydney’s Hills Shire to commence $2 million playground extension
Hills Shire Council in Western Sydney is set to start work on a $2 million upgrade and extension at the popular Livvi’s Place all-abilities playground at Bernie Mullane Reserve...
Sep 16, 2024
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Rockhampton community encouraged to enjoy aquatic offerings
With the redevleloped Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre having opened earlier this year, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging the community to enjoy the Region’s pools and...
Sep 15, 2024
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Work underway on upgrades at 60-year-old Springsure Aquatic Centre
The Central Highlands Regional Council has advised that construction has commenced on the new 25-metre pool at it Springsure Aquatic Centre, marking the start of a two-year...
Sep 12, 2024
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Splash pad and upgraded play equipment among suggestions for Victoria Park
Stratford District Council located in the North Island of New Zealand is seeking feedback for the future of Stratford’s lakeside Victoria Park Reserve, with public submissions...
Sep 11, 2024
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Hydrilla shares case study on works at Whyalla Recreation Centre
Hydrilla, the lead contractor on the recently completed upgrades at the Whyalla Recreation Centre in South Australia, has shared its experience on its work on the project on the...
Sep 11, 2024
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New wetland to transform R.D. Egan Lee Reserve Knoxfield
Knox City Council has advised that construction of a new wetland is underway to transform R.D. Egan Lee Reserve, Knoxfield. The new wetland will enhance the reserve by improving...
Sep 10, 2024
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Eco-Conscious Bali waterpark to add one hectare of children’s aquatic play
Indonesian Eco-Conscious water attraction - Waterbom Bali - is introducing a new children’s area this year which will include AquaPlay (an expansive new water playground), a...
Sep 9, 2024
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Wodonga Council enhances accessibility with communication boards at Belvoir Park
Wodonga Council has recently installed communication boards at Belvoir Park across the three play spaces, to make the playgrounds more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Two...
Sep 8, 2024
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Perth’s latest riverfront masterplan to progress to community consultation
The City of Perth has agreed to progress community consultation on Hassell’s latest masterplan for the Perth riverfront - aimed at unlocking the potential of Langley Park and...
Sep 5, 2024
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Proludic play equipment installed at Phillips Park in Lidcombe
Cumberland City Council has completed works to Phillips Park in Lidcombe, located in Western Sydney, where the space underwent a full playground upgrade including the...
Sep 5, 2024
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$11.8 million remediation for southern Sydney park after asbestos find
Kempt Field in the Georges River Council local government area will be closed from early September for an extensive $11.8 million remediation following the discovery of...
Sep 4, 2024
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Sport NZ report summarises key play, active recreation and sport system trends
Sport NZ’s 2024-2028 Strategy is among the recently completed research reports by Sport NZ on the funding and economics of the play, active recreation and sport system, and the...
Sep 2, 2024
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West Beach Parks partners with Discovery Parks to develop South Australian holiday park visitation
Two renowned South Australian tourism brands - West Beach Parks and Discovery Parks – will partner from December 2024 to grow holiday park visitation. Discovery Parks Founder...
Sep 2, 2024
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West End development to improve Adelaide’s River Torrens Linear Park Trail
Aiming to activate open spaces along Adelaide’s River Torrens, the South Australian Government will be expanding the River Torrens Linear Park Trail at the site of the former...
Sep 1, 2024
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Surf Coast Shire’s Wurdi Baierr Stadium celebrates record breaking visitation
Since its opening, Surf Coast Shire’s Wurdi Baierr Stadium, located in Torquay, has become a bustling hub of activity, open an average of 14 hours each weekday and 11 hours a...
Aug 26, 2024
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Sport clinics and skateboard workshops among free activities at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct opening
Penrith’s newest sport and recreation destination - the $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct - is less than one week away from its grand opening on Saturday, 31st...
Aug 25, 2024
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F.S. Garside Park transformed into outstanding recreation and sport facility
Popular North Granville park, F.S. Garside Park, has opened following its $17 million transformation via funding from the NSW Government. The former landfill site has been...
Aug 22, 2024
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Hamleys toy retailer to open interactive play area in Dubai
Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest toy retailer, is set to open a new toy store with an impressive indoor interactive play area in Dubai. Hamleys Play at Dubai Hills Mall...
Aug 21, 2024
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Hume Council launches QR codes at playgrounds for residents to report issues
While QR codes were deployed by Councils across Australia during the Covid pandemic to assist in contact tracing, Victoria’s Hume Council – in an Australian first for Local...
Aug 20, 2024
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AeroXSpace indoor adventure attraction opens in Bali
AeroXSpace – Bali’s largest indoor adventure attraction, offering space-themed experiences that encourage well-being – opened on 16th August. With all attractions adhering to...
Aug 19, 2024
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Wagga Wagga City Council shares community input on Botanic Gardens’ future
Wagga Wagga City Council has thanked the community for their valuable input on the Botanic Gardens precinct – what they currently like and what they would like to see changed or...
Aug 16, 2024
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New sensory play space enhances Christchurch’s Southern Centre offerings
Christchurch City Council has advised that a new, fully accessible, sensory play space has been added to the City's popular multi-sensory facility, the Southern Centre, located...
Aug 12, 2024
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Penrith City Council announces opening of new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council has announced the grand opening of the long-awaited 32-hectare sport and recreation destination in Claremont Meadows on 31st August 2024. Residents and...
Aug 5, 2024
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New ideas sought for Victorian dog parks to support wellbeing of both dogs and owners
More locations are being sought by the Victorian Government to build and upgrade dog parks across the state – providing Victorians and their dogs with more dedicated spaces to...
Aug 5, 2024
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