Geelong City Council has announced a new playground is on track to be opened at Aldershot Reserve by the end of the year.
Deconstruction of the existing playground is now underway, making space for the new playground to be installed.
While the old playground consisted of a slide, swing set and monkey bars, the new playground will be a district-level facility with an extensive range of modern equipment designed to challenge all age groups and abilities.
The new playground will feature a junior play tower, swing set with basket swing, ninja warrior course, spinner, rocker, trampoline, flying fox, sensory panel, and nature play.
The works will also feature connecting paths, internal paths, landscaping, park furniture and drainage.
The project is a part of the overall Aldershot Reserve Masterplan, which was endorsed in March 2021, and is supported by $1 million in City funding.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM thanked the community for their patience while the works were being carried out.
“The new playground will be an incredible addition to Aldershot Reserve just in time for summer,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“From a ninja warrior course to nature play, the new playground will challenge and inspire children of all ages and abilities.
“Current projections show the playground being open and ready for use in early November. We appreciate your patience during its construction.”
Cheetham Ward Councillor Melissa Cadwell said it was wonderful to see another stage of the Aldershot Reserve Masterplan coming to fruition.
“I’ve worked hard over several years as the local Councillor to make this happen, and I know that the Council
officers involved in this project have too,” Cr Cadwell said.
“The transformation of Aldershot Reserve in recent times has been remarkable, with a new dog park and progress towards the new pump track.
“The new playground is yet another part of the new and improved Aldershot Reserve, which will make it a very valuable community facility for residents of St Albans Park and Whittington.
“I’m also incredibly proud of the new playground with the accessible equipment, which is a significant improvement over the old playground.
“We heard the feedback from the local community about what they wanted and needed at the Reserve. It’s very exciting to be able to deliver on that.”
