Children can now splash and play at Port Hedland's Marquee Park

Residents of the Town of Port Hedland can enjoy the whole of Marquee Park Splash and Play facility, with the water spray ground/splashpad now open to the community.

With recent statutory water sampling results meeting Western Australian Department of Health standards and approvals, the water spray ground is now safe for the whole family to play in.

Welcoming the opening, Port Hedland Mayor Kelly Howlett explained "the Town is excited to see the entire park being used, and to see the community play at Port Hedland's first water park, which is also the largest in the North-West.

"Marquee Park Splash and Play is an innovative and unique family park, incorporating natural elements to provide a play experience like no other.

"The Town would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding as we worked towards the opening of the park, ensuring it met all necessary standards and approvals."

The $13.7 million Marquee Park project is one of Council's major projects and has been delivered in partnership with principal partners BHP Billiton Iron Ore and the Western Australian Government through its Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities program. The program is facilitated by the Pilbara Development Commission, as well as supporting partners Department of Housing's South Hedland New Living Project, Newcrest Mining, Lotterywest and Variety WA.

Mayor Howlett added "the Town, with the support of our partners, is pleased to be able to deliver a community facility which is of the highest standard and quality, and will leave a legacy for future generations of Pilbara's Port City.

"This is one of many major projects which will assist the Town of Port Hedland achieve the Pilbara's Port City vision of becoming a vibrant, attractive and sustainable city where people want to live and are proud to call home."

Marquee Park Splash and Play is located on the corner of Cottier Drive and Kennedy Street in South Hedland. It is centrally located in a residential area, in close proximity to a local primary school, the JD Hardie Youth Zone and South Hedland Town Centre.

The park features interactive water-play equipment, a dry playground, fencing, large grassed areas and BBQ facilities which are available for hire for private or community events, on-site caretaker, CCTV coverage, bike paths integrated with the neighbourhood, bus bays and a car park.

Principal partner BHP Billiton Iron Ore has recently provided additional funding, on top of the company's previous support of over $1.4 million, for the installation of shade sails over the dry playground area, and for extra CCTV cameras at the community park.

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