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Wollongong plans for its first inclusive playspace

Wollongong City Council is planning to expand Stuart Park’s existing playground to incorporate new features designed for young people and adults with disability. Wollongong City…

Mar 1, 2021 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Gold Coast Parklands transformation to cater for future suburban growth

The City of Gold Coast has unveiled a $2.8 million upgrade to its Country Paradise Parklands featuring an Australiana-themed adventure playground. Now complete and open to the public,…

Feb 19, 2021 Parks / Play / Recreation /

Newcastle plan for $1.5 million sports play hub in Wallsend opens for community feedback

City of Newcastle anticipate that construction of a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend will commence mid-2021, with the concept design for the project now open for community feedback.…

Feb 19, 2021 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

Improvements to 13 playgrounds conducted in Wollongong

Wollongong City Council is improving 13 playgrounds to ensure they are a safe, accessible, and fun environment for Council’s younger community members. The plans are in line with…

Feb 19, 2021 Parks / Play / Recreation / Surfaces /

Hobart’s Fern Tree Park receives $2 million makeover with natural playground

A tiny park in Fern Tree - an outlying suburb of Hobart -that once hosted summer strawberry festivals and has been a gateway for visitors wishing to explore Wellington Park for more…

Feb 16, 2021 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Plans underway for aquatic sensory experience at Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility

Plans for a high-tech aquatic sensory experience are underway at Christchurch City Council’s Metro Sports Facility. The Aquatic Sensory Experience will offer innovative…

Feb 15, 2021 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Venues / Wellness /

Community consultation open for Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct upgrades

Community consultation is now open for the proposed upgrades to the former Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct - including opportunities to increase nature-based tourism…

Feb 15, 2021 Golf / Parks / Play / Recreation / Tourism /

Wagga Wagga Council releases design concepts for latest stage of Riverside playground

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking community input help in choosing the design of a new, regionally significant playground. The Council has received four concept designs from playground…

Feb 9, 2021 Design / Parks / Play / Recreation /