A state-of-the-art Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC) has been completed in time for Spring and the school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The $1million interactive water-based play and education space is expected to attract locals and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said the community-driven project has resulted in the ideal use for the outdoor space at PLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis fantastic new amenity is sure to be very popular with the young and the young at heart,\u201d Ms Vaughan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe nautical themed Water Play Park can be enjoyed upon entry to the PLC, it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed by all community members.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Features of the Water Play Park include a tipping bucket, interactive (cause and effect) elements, shade sail, in-built filtration system and zero depth (for safety and accessibility).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the new play park was funded by the NSW Government with $850,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as over $200,000 from Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to congratulate the Council staff that have undertaken this million-dollar upgrade at the Peninsula Leisure Centre,\u201d Mr Crouch said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe PLC is one of Central Coast Council\u2019s most highly-utilised assets, and thanks to the opening of this new Water Play Park, it\u2019s becoming an even better facility for locals to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayor Lisa Matthews said the collaboration between local and state government had delivered another fantastic facility for the Central Coast community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere is so much to love about this project \u2013 an accessible design that creates a space for fun, physical activity and education,\u201d Mayor Matthews said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is one of many projects Council is delivering this year with the State Government, while adhering to important COVID-19 requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Water Play Park is now open to the public. Due to COVID-19 restrictions bookings will be essential and will be made at time of entry with payment. Sessions will be limited to 50 \u2013 please see conditions of entry for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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