State support for play space

AN overhaul is on the way for the Lethbridge Recreation Reserve play space with funding from the State Government.

Upgrades are set to include new lighting, furniture, paths, landscape work and updates to the existing play equipment.

The funding worth $200,000 will come from the State Government’s Living Local Fund.

Member for Buninyong, and the Labor candidate for Eureka, Michaela Settle announced the support on Tuesday and said the updates will make the play area more modern for the community.

“The Living Local Fund really is about trying to build communities through community spaces. I think that says everything in what I hope this would be,” she said.

“Obviously the playground’s been here a while but it’s really to expand that, to modernise it, put in some walking paths and really make it a centre of the community.”

The State Government’s figure is being matched by the Golden Plains Shire, which will bring the project’s total cost to $400,000.

The municipality is set to engage the community to offer their feedback in the design of the upgraded play space.

Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Gavin Gamble said the project has been driven by the community for the community.

“This will create a place for young people across the south of Golden Plains Shire, helping them stay active and engaged,” he said

“Not only the Lethbridge Primary School but the Lethbridge Recreation Reserve committee and management, and the wider Lethbridge community have been passionate about this project.”