The current play equipment has come to the end of its useful life and is being replaced with modern play equipment. This is mostly a ‘like-for-like’ renewal, so we plan to select the modern equivalent of the existing equipment. Currently, the play space offers a swing set with two strap seat and a toddler seat, a slide and a seesaw.
What we’re planning
- Renewing the play space with modern versions of the existing equipment or alternatives that offer a similar play value.
- Installing a footpath that connects the street to the playground and installing an accessible picnic table.
Alternatively, we could consider swapping two of the items with a modular structure or moving some elements to nature play and incorporating hut-like play features by using existing trees.
The new play equipment also needs to be moved further from residential boundaries as it is required to be at least 10 meters away. So, we’re suggesting that we group together the play equipment and place it towards the center of the reserve, taking advantage of the shade from existing trees and potentially adding nature play around it.
Before this work starts, is there anything we need to know?
We’re keen to understand how you use the reserve and what kind of play equipment interest you and your tamariki (children) the most. These types of play could be:
- Swinging
- Sliding
- Climbing
- Rocking
- Spinning elements
If you’re keen to share your feedback, please email Holly.Whitaker@ccc.govt.nz
