Every two years the City commissions an independent audit of its playgrounds to update and review a 15 year playground asset replacement plan. The audit advises if playgrounds meet the required Australian Standards and provides a schedule of recommended playground upgrades and replacements based on age, condition and compliance to current standards.
Council provides over 100 playgrounds across the City with the majority catering for the local community living within 400m of the reserve. Local playgrounds are traditionally small play areas with natural shade (where possible), sand or mulch soft fall and play elements. These vary between natural elements i.eContinue reading
Every two years the City commissions an independent audit of its playgrounds to update and review a 15 year playground asset replacement plan. The audit advises if playgrounds meet the required Australian Standards and provides a schedule of recommended playground upgrades and replacements based on age, condition and compliance to current standards.
Council provides over 100 playgrounds across the City with the majority catering for the local community living within 400m of the reserve. Local playgrounds are traditionally small play areas with natural shade (where possible), sand or mulch soft fall and play elements. These vary between natural elements i.e. logs and rocks or more traditional play i.e. swings and slides or a variety of both.
The attached survey will provide valuable information to the City and allow Council to make an informed decision based upon community preference in regards to the new playground being installed at Weld Square Reserve.
Please note: The concept plans are also featured within the photo gallery.
