{"id":2172,"date":"2021-10-26T21:26:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T10:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2022.onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2021-10-26T21:27:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T10:27:19","slug":"new-playspaces-enjoyed-by-families-on-the-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging2022.onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/new-playspaces-enjoyed-by-families-on-the-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"New playspaces enjoyed by families on the Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Central Coast Council has completed a new regional-level playspace at Green Point plus a new district-level playspace at Gwandalan, with more projects planned to commence this financial year including at Saratoga, Pretty Beach, North Avoca, Mardi, Kariong, East Gosford and Avoca Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the recent school holidays, many locals enjoyed the new play equipment, upgraded basketball courts, connected pedestrian pathways, park furniture, public barbeques, picnic tables and water refill station that Sun Valley Park, Green Point now offers as the Central Coast\u2019s third regional level playspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tunkuwallin Oval playspace, Gwandalan is also now complete with bouldering structure, inclusive custom bead and rail activity, swings, accessible carousel, timber play structure, nature play elements, fitness equipment, accessible paths, water refill station, shelter and picnic table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan said Council\u2019s playspaces have provided a positive outlet for children right across the Coast, particularly during this latest lockdown period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur public playspaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skate parks promote healthy living, active lifestyles and improve the quality of life for our community \u2013 For this reason we will continue to deliver public facilities, amenities, signage and playspaces in line with our annual Operational Plan and what our community has told us is important to them,\u201d Ms Vaughan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the completion of new or upgraded community assets is something that Council is striving to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe continued delivery of playspace infrastructure is a result of community feedback as part of Council\u2019s Central Coast Playspace Strategy and is important to ensure fit-for-purpose facilities that support the needs and growth of our community,\u201d Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHowever in three years\u2019 time we will be facing an annual income loss of $25million and without maintaining the 15 percent special variation for the life of the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, the delivery of many projects like this will need to be reviewed and Council may again find itself in a dire financial situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New playspaces to explore:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n