WONTHAGGI’S brand new Guide Park and Playspace is set to reopen after extensive redevelopment.
“Council are incredibly excited for the young and young-at-heart to enjoy the revamped Wonthaggi Guide Park and Playspace,” says Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan.
“Outdoor recreation has huge physical and mental health benefits for all, while inspiring shared spaces nurture strong community connection.”
“Guide Park will deepen our community’s connection to nature, while enabling socialising in safe spaces, inspire young minds with creative challenges, and encourage increased exercise for free.”
The new playspace compliments the changing places toilet facility, existing shelters and natural shade trees. The inviting setting and amenities cater to the needs of the whole community.
Ready for the summer holidays, the new regional scale playspace features a mine themed slide tower, flying foxes, a trampoline, carousel, gentle exercise area and nature-based play. Additional new amenities include a drinking fountain, bike racks, pathways, fencing and an accessible barbecue has also been installed.
Other features include: water taps that lead through to different channels; extensive sand play with sand pully, sieve and tubes; young children's play area with small play tower, log steppers and balance beams; nature play with tunnels, timber representing the train line with stone pathways; and monkey bars to challenge older children. A general exercise area is designed for older adults and rehabilitation too.
The upgrade, which began in April 2022, was carried out by Planned Constructions Pty Ltd.
The total project cost is $1.77 million. Council received support from the Victorian Government with $700,000 funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria and $350,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund.
