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The City of Monash, located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised that Notting Hill’s Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace has taken top honours at the Parks and Leisure Australia 2023 Regional Awards of Excellence (Vic/Tas), winning the Playspace Award for playspaces under $500,000.

Upgraded in 2022, with support from the Victorian Government, this inclusive playspace features innovative play elements – such as an 8-key Marimba, sound bouncers and sensory trails – designed to help children develop their sensory skills.

As part of the development, Monash Council worked with Notting Hill Neighbourhood House to free up 500m2 of public open space to increase the size of the playspace.

The upgrade to Westerfield Drive Playspace was identified as part of the Monash Playground and Playspace Strategy 2020 which is currently being refreshed to develop a 10-year playspace upgrade program commencing 2025/26.

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