Themed and inclusive playgrounds for Tamworth region

Tamworth Regional Council has advised that new playgrounds are being installed at Viaduct Park, Moore Creek and the Tamworth Sports Dome with all three projects commencing in April 2023 and to be finished in time for children to enjoy the new equipment during the winter school holidays.

Council undertook community consultation for the Viaduct Park playground in November 2022 to ask the community to vote for their favourite playground design. With a train-themed design chosen to reflect the rail viaduct in the park, the new equipment will include inclusive play elements to allow children of all ages and abilities to interact. Similarly, the new playground at Tamworth Sports Dome will contain a play-structure featuring a wheelchair ramp, soft fall, shaded areas and seating. A swing, slide feature and a rocking apparatus will be installed at Moore Creek Recreational Park.

Tamworth Mayor Russell Webb said that Council is continually lifting the standard of living for families in Tamworth by providing playgrounds for all ages and abilities to enjoy and notes “we know playgrounds help children develop coordination, strength and motor skills, and we can’t wait to provide new spaces for them to enjoy.”

These playground installations are being funded by $745,000 from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

During the work period (approximately 12 weeks), the existing playground at Viaduct Park will be closed to the public, but the skate park and café will remain open as usual. As the playgrounds at the Sports Dome and Moore Creek are new, no site closures are required.

To keep up to date with these projects, go to tamworth.nsw.gov.au/explore/major-projects/lrci-phase-3

Image. Train themed design playground for Viaduct Park