Narrandera Shire Council will utilise the $75,000 it has been awarded as part of the final round of the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Program towards upgrading some playground equipment at Marie Bashir Park’s adventure playground to ensure the playground encourages inclusive play.

Inclusive playspaces consider as many needs as possible and remove obstacles and barriers that prevent people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and abilities (both physical and mental) from playing.

As part of the grant requirements Council is required to provide a concept plan complete with costs to ensure the project meets the key principles of inclusive play spaces.

The concept design replaces the existing flying fox with a double skyrider 30 metres long. It also includes the installation of carousel and balance beams connecting the new and existing play spaces with the orientation path. The concept is designed to fit in with Marie Bashir Park whilst not taking away the unique amenity value of the area. Rubberised soft fall and minor landscaping will also be part of the concept.

Council is now seeking the community’s feedback for this concept. This feedback will be used to establish priorities, identify cultural considerations and the community’s expectations, whilst ensuring the project meets the objectives and expectations of the grant program. Feedback will be open until 4pm Monday September 26 to ensure equipment and materials can be ordered within a suitable timeframe.

The Council is committed to providing quality inclusive play spaces for the community and will be applying for additional play equipment and soft fall when future funding opportunities become available.

To give your feedback on this project, please visit Council’s website narrandera.nsw.gov.au and scroll to the ‘Have Your Say’ section.