The existing playground at Veteran Memorial Reserve had reached the end of its usual asset lifespan and was ready for replacement. The play equipment had a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years old, and we have maintained this focus for the replacement playground.

A budget of $250,000 was allocated in the 2024–25 Annual Business Plan to upgrade the playground and rubber softfall. We have used this money to install new play equipment, including (but not limited to) a swing, a slide and climbing equipment.

Thank you for sharing your feedback during April and May 2024, about the play equipment you would like to have at this reserve. The new playground will shortly be reopened to our community in mid to late December 2024.

• Swing set with junior, senior and basket swing
• Boxie climb featuring various climbing equipment
• Junior slide and tunnel slide
• In-ground trampoline
• Play / game panels
• Tank rocker

We know it is essential to include sliding, climbing and swinging within the new playground. We asked our community to share what fourth element of play equipment you would like to have at this reserve.

This question was optional. Not all respondents chose to provide a preference.

• Requests for fence around the playground or reserve
• Requests for exercise equipment
• Requests for a basketball ring
• Requests for shade
• Requests for a trampoline/s
• Requests for a walking trail