Published on Monday, 17 February 2020 at 10:31:00 AM
The brand new, accessible Cemetery Beach Park playground is now open to the public, part of the Town’s $1.2 million playground replacement program.
Works were completed in record time in January and February, moved forward due to the need to fix the damage incurred by Cyclone Veronica.
The works were completed by contractors Active Discovery, for a total cost of $406,554.08. They were awarded the contract in September 2019.
The new playground features more open space, more features for children to explore and is in line with the Town’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2017-2022.
Hon. Commissioner Fred Riebeling AM JP said the playground renewal was the result of foresight and passion to improve Hedland’s build environment.
“I’d like to thank the Town’s staff and leadership, as well as Contractors Active Discovery, for creating a new coastal playground which grants generations of children a new place of play and discovery.
“Cyclone Veronica caused significant damage along the Cemetery Beach coastline, however the Town’s parks and gardens crews and contractors have worked exceptionally hard to make sure the site is now safe and accessible.
“As families will see, the new playground features structures to climb, jumping floor panels, plenty of sand, face to face swings and the bow of a ship facing the beach.
“From the detailed design through to the construction stage, making sure children of all abilities get to enjoy outdoor play has been our first and foremost priority.
“Active Discovery used Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), a principle which seeks to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour through a playground’s design.
“In our wisdom, we opened the naming of the turtle sculpture for a public vote: not surprisingly, Turtie McTurtle Face was the clear winner!
“I hope everyone gets the chance to go down and see the new playground. The next playground renewal to be completed will be at Shay Gap Park.”
Click here to have your say on the new Cemetery Beach Park playground and other Town parks.
For more information, please contact (08) 9158 9300.
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Laura Hawes
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