Seeking ideas for play space

PLANNING is underway for a Smythesdale Sub-Regional Play Space at Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve which would service the wider district.

Golden Plains Shire officers are now accepting community feedback on the project, which is set to include a central playground area and public amenities.

Concept plan designers will aim to cater to people of a broad age range throughout the Shire’s north, to be inclusive and encourage socialisation.

Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Gavin Gamble encourages northern locals to share their ideas and priorities for the space.

“The proposed Smythesdale Sub-Regional Play Space will establish a fantastic destination play space to keep residents in our northern townships connected and active,” he said.

“To ensure the proposed play space meets the expectations of the community, council has opened a community survey and we look forward to hearing from locals in Smythesdale, and our other northern towns, with their thoughts and ideas for the play elements and infrastructure at the play space.”

Shire officers are also seeking funding support from two tiers of government to design and complete the project, which is expected to cost $2.25 million.

“We will continue to advocate to our local members at a State and Federal level, and will highlight this priority project to candidates during the upcoming State Election,” Cr Gamble said.

Many of the Shire’s public playgrounds have been given a freshen-up in the last two years, with upgrades seen at Rokewood, Dereel, Haddon, Garibaldi, Enfield and Linton.

Members of the community can give their ideas for the Smythesdale Sub-Regional Play Space until Friday 14 October at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations, or collect a survey at Smythesdale’s The Well.