Playground renewal program continues across Rockhampton Region

Rockhampton Regional Council has advised that Alf Kele Memorial Park, Wandal, and Bartlem Oval, Depot Hill, will receive updates as Council continues its playground renewal program across the Region during March.

Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the works at the popular parks in Wandal and Depot Hill are part of Council's efforts to update neighbourhood playgrounds.

Rutherford noted "the cableway at Alf Kele Memorial Park, fondly known by locals as the Dinosaur Park, will be replaced after the popular piece of equipment has reached its end of life.

"At Bartlem Oval, a new shade structure is being installed, replacing the old sails, and giving permanent shade all year round.

Both projects are anticipated to be completed over the next few weeks.

These works are in addition to the updates already taking place at Michael O'Hanlon Park, Lakes Creek, and Kerr Park, The Range.

Rutherford added "our team is busy finishing updates to four different parks by the end of the month and I commend their hard work.

"While it may be our smallest residents who benefit most from the playground renewal program, we hope these works result in parks and playgrounds that families and neighbourhoods can enjoy.

"These projects are set to be completed just as the weather cools down which is the perfect time for the community to get out and test the new improvements and updates."

The playground at Bartlem Oval will be closed to the public from 10th March while the shade structure is installed. The playground at Alf Kele Memorial Park will remain open with just the cableway area sectioned-off.

Image. Bartlem Oval playground to receive new shade structure