A third of Campbelltown’s 300 parks and reserves have play spaces and play equipment and they’re now in the spotlight because of the massive population rise on the way.
They’re in the spotlight because council wants to know if the current facilities will be adequate to meet the demand from all the new residents over the next 20 years.
Council has engaged planning consultants Oneighty Sport and Leisure Solutions to develop a policy that deals with higher demand for these facilities.
The result has been a play space strategy that makes recommendations on current and future use, design and management of all play spaces.
It looks at the condition of play spaces and how they are used, and details which playgrounds should be upgraded, which should remain and which should be relocated.
It also recommends potential sites for the development of play spaces, the cost of providing play space opportunities and equipment, and sets out strategies to ensure council keeps abreast of the needs of the community as it grows and changes over the next 20 years.
But before a final strategy is bedded down, Campbelltown City Council wants to know what the people who use these facilities think – that is, resident.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, says council recognises the important role of play spaces in its overall provision of recreation services to the community.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Play spaces are vital to the wellbeing of our community from a health, social, economic and environmental perspective and council is committed to ensuring these areas are managed and delivered in the most effective way,” he said.[/social_quote]
“We have already worked closely with a range of stakeholders, including community groups, residents and child care centres in the development of this strategy, and I am pleased we are now in a position to take this draft plan to the wider community.
“I encourage residents to have their say via council’s online survey, and to share their ideas at a community workshop in February.
“Your input is vital to guiding council’s plans and the provision of services and facilities for years to come.”
Residents are encouraged to learn more about and share their thoughts on the draft play space strategy at a community workshop at Campbelltown Civic Centre from 7pm on Wednesday, February 8.
To register, call council on 4645 4000.
♦ To view the draft strategy, visit:
• The Campbelltown Civic Centre, ground floor, corner Queen and Broughton Streets, Campbelltown from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday;
• Any council library branch during business hours;
• Council’s website here and follow the link to Play Space Strategy.
To comment on the draft Play Space Strategy [by February 17] email council@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au or do it online at the same website link as above.
