It’s the playground the people built.
Residents of a Truganina estate were given a say in the design and elements of the first major parkland and children’s playground in their area.
People came together to select their favourite playground equipment and colour schemes, with most voting in favour of one particular design.
A July competition culminated in the final design – an aqua and purple shelter and slide, accompanied by a bright blue and green climbing structure, and six double swing bays.
The playground will also feature rubber safety swings, toddler swings and sling swings.
Matthew Belford, director of Elements Estate’s developer ID_Land, said the final product would be used by people of the community, so it was important that everyone had a say in the design process.
“Once complete, this interactive parkland will be the largest park in the area, stretching over 1.6 hectares,” he said.
Mr Belford said the space would also feature informal “kick about spaces”, sheltered viewing areas and community gardens with space for picnics. He said the playground is due to be ready for summer.
Court a real brick
A brick-paved court at Hoppers Crossing will keep its unique surface.
Residents at Jarman Court petitioned against council’s plans to replace the brick surface with standard asphalt as part of its maintenance and reconstruction works.
The petition drew 201 signatures, and councillors agreed to maintain it as it was.
Sunday by the creek
The Friends of Skeleton Creek group continue to campaign and work to restore and maintain local waterways.
The group will be meeting at the weekend for a mulching day, and invite all neighbours to join in.
They will be meeting at Bromage Close, Hoppers Crossing, at 1pm on Sunday, September 25.
Local grants go to work
Five Wyndham groups and organisations have received grants of $1000 each.
Jubilee estate awarded the grants to Shoestring Gardening Inc, the Weerama Festival Committee, Truganina Rabbitoh’s Rugby Club, Werribee Bears Rugby Club and Wyndham Twins Plus last week.
The grants program runs each year for the benefit of community groups. Recipients can use the grants as they see fit.
