Play date set for Point Lonsdale

A NEW and improved Point Lonsdale playground will be ready for play before the end of this winter.

The Borough of Queenscliffe (BOQ) will begin construction in June for new play equipment at Ganes Reserve, behind the Surf Lifesaving Club.

The existing playground has deteriorated due to corrosion and age, leading BOQ to fund a replacement and add new elements including a nest swing and climbing nets.

Playground staples including swings, slides, a bridge and track rider will also be part of the new space, while the project will retain surrounding seats and trees.

The renewal will cost $55,000 and is on track to finish in July. BOQ will donate old equipment to Rotary Australia, who will restore salvageable components to send to disadvantaged international communities.

Borough mayor Ross Ebbels said he was looking forward to the colourful and exciting renewal.

“With some new features and colourful equipment, the renewed Ganes Reserve playground will be an even better place to play,” Cr Ebbels said.

“I’m looking forward to inviting some of our youngest residents to test-drive the swings, climbing nets and track rider when the playground reopens in July.”