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B2B - Keeping you in the know
Council committed to safer
playgrounds on the Central
Coast
Following an audit facilitated
by Central Coast Council and
conducted by an independent
authority, some equipment in
fourteen play spaces on the
Central Coast will be removed
immediately.
The equipment – primarily older style Miracle Swings – will be
removed from parks located in Avoca Beach, Erina, Ettalong,
Kincumber, Narara, Niagara Park, Point Clare, Saratoga, Umina
Beach, Gosford and Wyoming.
Council’s Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business,
Mr Boris Bolgoff, said that the audit was a necessary measure
to ensure the safety of the thousands of people who utilise
playgrounds across the Central Coast.
“Playgrounds are one of our popular assets, and these audits will
ensure that our parks continue to meet Australian standards and
keep people safe,” he said.
“As a Council, ensuring our playgrounds are safe will always be
a priority.”
In addition to its own program of safety checks, Council regularly
facilitates independent and external audits to ensure its play
spaces continue to meet Australian standards.
The immediate removal of the identified equipment is a necessary
measure to ensure the sustainability of playgrounds across the
local area.
Council is currently developing a new play space within the Alan
Davidson Oval Wyoming, with upgraded play equipment and
closer proximity to playing fields designed to improve both the
experience and safety for its users. The play space is due to be
completed and open to the public in March 2018.
Works are scheduled to commence from Monday 19th Feb ruary
at the following locations:
Walder Cresent Playground, Avoca
Bronzewing Drive Reserve Playground, Erina
Ettalong Oval Playground, Ettalong
Pinyari Park, Kincumber
Gavenlock Oval, Narara
“Council has a dedicated replacement program in place for older
equipment and most of the parks identified within the audit were
already earmarked for replacement or removal.” Goonak Parade, Narara
“In a number of instances these were the last remaining pieces
of equipment, and their removal will provide the opportunity for
passive open spaces in these locations.” Wendy Drive Playground, Point Clare
Mayor Jane Smith said that Council’s immediate action confirms
its commitment to safety and community wellbeing.
“There are over 250 parks on the Central Coast and each and
every one must be of a high standard now and into the future,”
she said.
“First and foremost, it’s about quality, and the role of our
playgrounds and play spaces to enhance the lives of those who
visit them every day,”
Delaware Road, Niagara Park
Saratoga Oval Playground, Saratoga
Brisbane Avenue Playground, Umina Beach
Lentara Road Playground, Umina Beach
Garnet Adcock Memorial, Park
Alan Davidson Oval Playground, Wyoming
Orange Parade, Wyoming
200 Main Road, Toukley
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