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Anzac Park playground makes way for redesign

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The Anzac Park playground area has been identified for a riverside activation project.

The Anzac Park Playground on Quay Street is being removed to make way for an extensive redesign that will include a new state-of-the-art play space.

A recent assessment revealed that equipment and rubber flooring at the playground had deteriorated beyond repair.

Bundaberg Regional Council's parks and gardens portfolio spokesman, Cr Wayne Honor, said plans for a redesign of the precinct were in the process of being completed.

ā€œThis playground has effectively reached the end of its usable life,ā€ he said.

ā€œMoving forward there are already plans for an extensive redesign of this precinct, which will include a state-of-the-art playground.ā€

Anzac Park has been identified for a riverside activation project.

That project will involve the redevelopment of Anzac Park and the pool, and preliminary designs show a variety of water recreational, civic and cultural uses.

Council is working on grant applications for this to proceed, along with the establishment of a regional aquatic centre.

Divisional Councillor Tracey McPhee said although it was sad to see the playground go, detailed design and planning had been undertaken to create a new modern recreational, civic and cultural space, including new childrenā€™s play equipment.

ā€œBeing a mum of two Iā€™m very pleased that council are out and about, being proactive in their management of our parks and gardens,ā€ Cr McPhee said.

ā€œItā€™s never fun seeing facilities go, however I do support councilā€™s decision not to replace the equipment at this time.

ā€œKnowing that the area is to be included in an extensive redesign in the coming years, I think itā€™s appropriate council doesnā€™t spend money on equipment that will need to be removed before the end of its lifetime.

ā€œWe have another two playgrounds and a recreational space just 600 metres east of here with an amazing park and playground at Alexander Park Zoo, just a few minutes drive away.ā€

2 COMMENTS

2 COMMENTS

  1. What does Council plan for Anzac Pool? Are the preliminary plans available for viewing? Until very recently Anzac Pool had a really friendly vibe about it. Would like to see it return.

  2. A new playground would be great for all abilities and for social inclusion.

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