Lithgow City Council have revealed their draft plans for the Adventure Playground.
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MP Paul Toole announced on Friday, February 16, that Lithgow had been successful in securing $1,042,308 in government funds to build the park.
Lithgow City Council, who began consultations and plans for the new playground four years ago, will put $327,000 into its construction and recently funded a $200,000 upgrade of Endeavour Park’s toilets.
“It is a great achievement that will benefit the people of Lithgow, but not just them. It’s idea for travellers from Sydney and the west, especially those with children,” mayor Stephen Lesslie said.
Mr Lesslie said the contribution from council was significant, representing one percent of its total budget.
Manager of community and culture Matthew Johnson said he was optimistic about the funds available.
“We will be asking for tenders shortly and see what comes in. However, we are hopeful that funding from the state government and the council contribution will be enough to get it over the line,” he said.
The concept design for the playground designed by Justin Staggard Pty Ltd include a double flying fox, water play area, climbing towers, fire pit, giant basket swing, carousel, picnic shelters, access ramps and sculptures as well increased tree covering in Endeavour Park.
Mr Johnson said the final design may vary “a little” once they have received tenders for the works.
“It’s a pretty central location in Lithgow and there is population on both sides. It will also be an attraction at a regional level.”
“Most of the areas will be accessible to children with mobility issues.”
Cr Marie Statham said the government funding shouldn’t bee taken for granted.
“I am very excited that a dream I had in 2014 is coming real,” she said.
“It was my idea to have a heated pool and an adventure playground in Lithgow because they were things families were going out of town for on the weekend.”
“We have to be thankful to Paul toole and the state government. He’s in opposition to 95 other MPs vying for it [the grant], that money doesn’t just happen.”
The $1M contribution came from the NSW Government’s $200 million Stronger Country Communities fund.
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