A $50,000 grant from the state government’s Tiny Towns Fund and a matching contribution from the City of Greater Bendigo will see Elmore’s Michie Street playspace receive a freshen-up.<\/p>\n
Works are expected to be completed by early 2027.<\/p>\n
City parks and open space manager Tyrone Downie welcomed the funding to renew the popular recreation facility.<\/p>\n
“The Michie Street Playspace is a much-loved local space for young Elmore residents,” he said.<\/p>\n
“In line with the city’s public space strategy, neighbourhood playspaces are designed to cater for a local walkable catchment area \u2013 they provide seating, shade and play equipment like swings, slides and opportunities to climb, balance, spin and rock.”<\/p>\n
Downie said the renewal will include the installation of a new multi-play combination unit, the replacement of aging shade sails and the refurbishment of other existing play equipment, park furniture and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
“The project will also include installation of a new concrete footpath through the playspace and landscaping works,” he said.<\/p>\n
“In keeping with the city’s circular economy objectives, most play items and park furniture will be retained and refurbished including the drinking fountain, bollards, boulders, soft-fall and mulch.<\/p>\n
“In December 2025 the city called for residents from small townships communities to submit their ideas for the city to apply for funding through the Tiny Towns Grant Program.<\/p>\n
“The city is very pleased that we have been successful in obtaining this funding through the Tidy Towns Fund to undertake this project.”<\/p>\n
Elmore can be found about 50km north-east of central Bendigo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A $50,000 grant from the state government’s Tiny Towns Fund and a matching contribution from the City of Greater Bendigo will see Elmore’s Michie Street playspace receive a freshen-up. Works are expected to be completed by early 2027. City parks and open space manager Tyrone Downie welcomed the funding to renew the popular recreation facility. […]<\/p>\n