Existing Playground to be Expanded with Toddler Play Equipment

After a comprehensive community engagement process regarding a new toddler playground for Goughs Bay, the new equipment is now proposed to to be installed by the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association (GBAPA) at the Picnic Point playground to expand the existing playground's offering.

Council is working collaboratively with GBAPA on this playground expansion, with the scheduled installation of the toddler equipment planned for late November. GBAPA requested to install the equipment at the existing Picnic Point site and their volunteers will be undertaking the installation work. We would like to thank the volunteers for their dedication in delivering these works, for the benefit of the Goughs Bay community.

Expanding the existing playground offers significant advantages. The Picnic Point site provides greater access to amenities with established car parking, public toilets and a BBQ shelter already available for families. This solution also avoids additional impacts on neighbouring properties such as noise or obstructed views.

New Equipment

The new equipment will be sourced from an Australian supplier and includes:

• A toddler slide
• Three rockers
• Two additional picnic tables

Once the installation is complete, the equipment will be inspected by Council to ensure it meets all Australian safety standards.

Timeline

Installation of the new equipment by community volunteers is scheduled to take place from late November. The aim is for the playground to be ready before Christmas (weather dependent).

Contact

For any enquiries relating to the upcoming construction works, please contact Council’s Capital Works team on (03) 5775 8555 or email capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au.