THE District Council of Grant is looking to parents and families to provide crucial feedback that will go towards upgrading nine playgrounds in the region.
Local play equipment will be upgraded following the approval of funding through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.
Council chief executive Darryl Whicker said the play equipment has been reviewed and is in need of prompt attention.
“We are being proactive to repair, maintain and/or replace existing playground structures to ensure they are compliant with the Australian Standards,” he said.
“To ensure both safety and accessibility, these works are a priority for council and have been included in the 2022/2023 major project works program.”
The playgrounds will be upgraded in stages and Mr Whicker said he wants to see families get involved in the feedback process across each community.
“Playgrounds are essential early learning environments so genuine community engagement is key throughout this project,” he said.
“We are striving to offer many different feedback opportunities for the community over the coming months to achieve our target.
“I encourage all interested residents and visitors to make the most of this opportunity and submit your feedback for consideration.”
Federal Barker MP Tony Pasin said he was pleased to see the funding come through for local communities.
“The Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program was designed to support local councils to deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and local economies and help communities bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic,” Mr Pasin said.
“Not only will these playground upgrades support this outcome, but our local communities will benefit from the upgraded public spaces that will be designed and prioritised as the community sees fit through the council’s consultation process.
“This is Federal Government funding invested in community, benefiting community directly where community sees fit.”
The playgrounds slated for upgrades include Blackfellows Caves, Carpenter Rocks, Donovans, Kongorong, Mount Schank, Nene Valley, Port MacDonnell, Tarpeena and Yahl.
Carpenter Rocks will be among the first locations to receive the upgrades, with Port MacDonnell planned to be reviewed in stage two.
Works are expected to comment in early 2023.
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