Penrith City Council flags its latest playspace upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve

There is currently a pipeline of playspace projects happening across Penrith with Penrith City Council flagging its latest upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton.

The old play equipment has been replaced with a variety of modern equipment including a multi-play unit with climbing features and slides, swing set with basket swing and toddler swing, mini bike path, an accessible rocker, play shop front and low balance beam with hopping logs.

Landscaping was also undertaken and bench seating, a new shaded picnic table, and pathways were installed. The existing shade sail and community artwork were retained in the upgrade. 

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney advised “work to upgrade another 12 playspaces will start this year at Glenmore Park, Kingswood, Londonderry, Oxley Park, Penrith, South Penrith, St Clair and St Marys.

“We’ve also consulted with the community about our next round of upgrades at Cambridge Park and North St Marys to help guide the designs for these projects.

“It’s important for our youngest residents to have places to play which are modern, inclusive and close to home.”

Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry Prue Car said when she visited the playspace recently, the people of Colyton shared with her just how important areas like Gilmore Street Reserve are to their families. 

“It is wonderful to know that feedback came to life; a contemporary playspace that mirrors what the community needs and desires.”

This project was funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. Council received a $7.56 million grant to upgrade 21 playspace sites across the local government area. 

It was identified through Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy, which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space facilities across the City.

Find out more at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/projectplay 

Image top. Zachary having fun on the new play equipment at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton, while Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry Prue Car look on; image below: Jaxon and Grace trying out the new play equipment at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton. Credit: Penrith City Council