Mildura Riverfront project to include aquatic play park

Residents and visitors will have a new place to cool off on hot summer days in Mildura with the recent announcement that the $18.3 million Mildura Riverfront project will include an aquatic play park.

The recently commenced development of the $2.1 million Mildura Riverfront Waterplay and Ornamental Lakes Precinct, the latest stage of the Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment Project, includes:

• Extensions to the lake to include water play equipment, pop-up jets and shallows;
• A shallow stream running throughout the precinct, incorporating water play equipment;
• Shaded areas, timber boardwalks, sand pits, decking, seats, lighting and barbeques;
• Indigenous plants, landscaping and cultural heritage information; and
• A new terraced skate area extending from the existing skate park. 
The project also includes the redevelopment of the East/West promenade, the Rowing Club and Langtree Avenue pedestrian connection.

Commenting on the water jets, splash pools and interactive water play equipment included in the project, Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan stated “this is a fantastic development that will benefit the entire Mildura community.

“The water play equipment will be something truly unique to Mildura, providing another drawcard for visitors and holiday makers looking to spend time in this part of our great state.

“The community can relax and cool off over the pop-up jets and in the shallows or simply relax in the shaded areas.

“It will become a great place to walk the pet dog and a perfect location to spend time with family and friends enjoying a barbecue.

“Skaters have not been left out, with the large terraced skate space set to add to what is already a terrific and well used skate park.”

Mildura-based King Construction Group had been awarded the contract for this component of the development. 

The aquatic playground is expected to be completed by April 2015 and the remaining works completed by the second half of 2015.