The days of parks and reserves without some sort of shade are almost over.
In recent years local councils have been installing shade sails to ensure the comfort of families using these outdoor community facilities, especially in summer.
Camden Council has been proactive in this area, especially in the past couple of years.
Today it as revealed that shade sails have been installed at a dozen playgrounds across the Camden area as part of council’s Covid-19 community support package.
The playgrounds, which cater for a range of ages, will not only keep the equipment at a comfortable and safe temperature to play on, but will also reduce children’s exposure to blistering heat and harmful UV rays.
Shade sails have been installed at:
- Harrington Park Reserve, Harrington Park;
- Manna Gum Reserve, Narellan Vale;
- Caulfield Reserve, Currans Hill;
- Bagnall Street Park, Gregory Hills;
- Starke Street Park, Spring Farm;
- Ancona Avenue Park, Spring Farm;
- Blueberry Park, Elderslie;
- Curry Reserve, Elderslie (pictured);
- Greenhills Reserve, Narellan;
- Merino Reserve, Elderslie;
- Little Reserve, Camden; and
- Pindari Reserve, Camden.
Shade sails at Kings Bush/Chellaston Reserve, Camden have been delayed due to wet weather and are expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Council will begin the installation of shade sails at another 10 playgrounds throughout the Camden area next month.
The program of works will be funded by council and the Australian Government’s local roads and community infrastructure program.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said she was pleased to have more playgrounds protected by shade sails.
“Reducing sun exposure is so important and these shade sails will go a long way to help protect children while they enjoy our playgrounds especially during summer,” Cr Fedeli said.
“Remember to always slip, slop and slap when outdoors and remain Covid safe.”
Council says it’s investing $130.6 million across the three stages of its Covid-19 community support package to help support residents and local businesses.
It’s estimated all three stages of the package will boost Camden’s economy by up to $221.7 million and generating up to 507 new jobs.
