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Consultation has concluded
At its July Ordinary Council meeting, Leeton Shire Council endorsed the DRAFT Leeton Shire Playground Strategy 2017-2032 to go out on public exhibition.
The proposed strategy sets out how Council will manage its playground network for the next 15 years and includes an action plan specifying what will be done at each playground and in what year to ensure continual improvement at every playground within Leeton Shire.
The purpose of this consultation is to create awareness of the strategic direction and framework for playgrounds within Leeton Shire.
The strategy categorises the playground network into a hierarchy, specifying the level of service, equipment type and supporting infrastructure provided at each park based on its uses.
The strategy has been developed to guide Council’s playground management, focusing on the key areas of managing access, delivering fun and safe playgrounds, best practice asset management and financial sustainability of Council’s playground network.
To view a copy of the draft strategy please click here
Council will be coming back to Shire residents at the time for detailed planning for each playground to consult on the broader Action Plan outlined for each playground.
Previous submissions provided during consultation during the development of the “Leeton on the Go” Community Strategic Plan have been taken into account in formulating the broader Action Plan outlined in this draft strategy.
If you have any comments regard the direction, framework and broader Action Plan outlined in the draft Leeton Shire Playground Strategy please do so via the “Guest Book” engagement tool below.
Consultation on the draft playground strategy will close at 5pm on Monday 11th September 2017.
Thanks in advance for being an active and engaged citizen of Leeton Shire.
At its July Ordinary Council meeting, Leeton Shire Council endorsed the DRAFT Leeton Shire Playground Strategy 2017-2032 to go out on public exhibition.
The proposed strategy sets out how Council will manage its playground network for the next 15 years and includes an action plan specifying what will be done at each playground and in what year to ensure continual improvement at every playground within Leeton Shire.
The purpose of this consultation is to create awareness of the strategic direction and framework for playgrounds within Leeton Shire.
The strategy categorises the playground network into a hierarchy, specifying the level of service, equipment type and supporting infrastructure provided at each park based on its uses.
The strategy has been developed to guide Council’s playground management, focusing on the key areas of managing access, delivering fun and safe playgrounds, best practice asset management and financial sustainability of Council’s playground network.
To view a copy of the draft strategy please click here
Council will be coming back to Shire residents at the time for detailed planning for each playground to consult on the broader Action Plan outlined for each playground.
Previous submissions provided during consultation during the development of the “Leeton on the Go” Community Strategic Plan have been taken into account in formulating the broader Action Plan outlined in this draft strategy.
If you have any comments regard the direction, framework and broader Action Plan outlined in the draft Leeton Shire Playground Strategy please do so via the “Guest Book” engagement tool below.
Consultation on the draft playground strategy will close at 5pm on Monday 11th September 2017.
Thanks in advance for being an active and engaged citizen of Leeton Shire.
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One suggestion only. Can power and lights be put in the east end gazebo at McCaughey Park. Very popular and top spot for BBQ but needs lights and power same as the older one
Lledner
over 7 years ago
G'day Josh - great to see that Waipukurau Park is getting an upgrade and that the drain will be closed over. I know that access to the drain is one of the main reasons that residents in the area are hesitant to allow smaller children to play in the park. There are many families with children who live in the surrounding streets, and it is really positive to see that their needs are being taken into account. May I request that the basketball hoop that was taken down fro the center of the park be replaced please? It was used regularly by children of all ages when it was there, and is missed. Waipukurau Park is a great resource for the local community, with it's wide open spaces being ideal for playing sport, free play exercising etc. I'm so glad it is being upgraded, as it adds the the feel of the park area being a child friendly space , particularly as there is a Preschool and Childcare facility that share the park. Thanks for your commitment to this park. Jo Roberts
negotiatrix668
over 7 years ago
The draft playground strategy is very comprehensive. I have a few comments regarding Mountford Park: - After reading through the safety requirements, I would suggest that the large flying fox is located in a traffic thoroughfare and would be better suited on the other side of the play equipment (parallel to the Anglican church). I have seen many children run through from the bird cages towards the playground and be injured by someone using the flying fox. That is the most logical entrance to the park from the bird cages if using the footpath. I think this could be reviewed.
- Fully fencing the playground, or even a section of the playground would be welcomed by many parents, particularly parents with multiple children or breastfeeding mothers. While I completely agree it is the parents' responsibility to supervise their children at all times, young children can be very quick, and if your attention is diverted for a minute with another child or feeding a baby, a child could get very close to the road. The park on the main street of Griffith is fenced and this is certainly a great feature of the park.
- Finally, if it is possible to have the fenced sides of the arched bridge structure changed to one that encloses the bridge from head to toe (like the fences on the slanting bridge running to the large yellow slide), this would be an appreciated safety feature for parents of younger children. They can easily slip and fall off the edge of the arched bridge as it currently stands. I hope this wouldn't be a significant cost.
Whitton Park This is a great park - however the height of all of the platforms, swings etc is too high for many children to access independently. If there could be some consideration of including equipment suited for younger children at some point, that would be great, as currently accessing all modules of the play equipment using the existing structures, is beyond the capability of most children under 5. Some more shade would also be beneficial if possible.
One suggestion only. Can power and lights be put in the east end gazebo at McCaughey Park. Very popular and top spot for BBQ but needs lights and power same as the older one
G'day Josh - great to see that Waipukurau Park is getting an upgrade and that the drain will be closed over. I know that access to the drain is one of the main reasons that residents in the area are hesitant to allow smaller children to play in the park. There are many families with children who live in the surrounding streets, and it is really positive to see that their needs are being taken into account.
May I request that the basketball hoop that was taken down fro the center of the park be replaced please? It was used regularly by children of all ages when it was there, and is missed.
Waipukurau Park is a great resource for the local community, with it's wide open spaces being ideal for playing sport, free play exercising etc. I'm so glad it is being upgraded, as it adds the the feel of the park area being a child friendly space , particularly as there is a Preschool and Childcare facility that share the park. Thanks for your commitment to this park.
Jo Roberts
The draft playground strategy is very comprehensive. I have a few comments regarding Mountford Park:
- After reading through the safety requirements, I would suggest that the large flying fox is located in a traffic thoroughfare and would be better suited on the other side of the play equipment (parallel to the Anglican church). I have seen many children run through from the bird cages towards the playground and be injured by someone using the flying fox. That is the most logical entrance to the park from the bird cages if using the footpath. I think this could be reviewed.
- Fully fencing the playground, or even a section of the playground would be welcomed by many parents, particularly parents with multiple children or breastfeeding mothers. While I completely agree it is the parents' responsibility to supervise their children at all times, young children can be very quick, and if your attention is diverted for a minute with another child or feeding a baby, a child could get very close to the road. The park on the main street of Griffith is fenced and this is certainly a great feature of the park.
- Finally, if it is possible to have the fenced sides of the arched bridge structure changed to one that encloses the bridge from head to toe (like the fences on the slanting bridge running to the large yellow slide), this would be an appreciated safety feature for parents of younger children. They can easily slip and fall off the edge of the arched bridge as it currently stands. I hope this wouldn't be a significant cost.
Whitton Park
This is a great park - however the height of all of the platforms, swings etc is too high for many children to access independently. If there could be some consideration of including equipment suited for younger children at some point, that would be great, as currently accessing all modules of the play equipment using the existing structures, is beyond the capability of most children under 5. Some more shade would also be beneficial if possible.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Liz Stott