Bill McGrath Reserve playground replacement

A new play space is being installed at Bill McGrath Reserve in Kensington, designed to offer local families an exciting array of play equipment for all ages.

Offering plenty of fun and functionality, the new play space will include:

• Larger play equipment
• New sand pit
• Stepping stones
• A new shade shelter
• Two tube slides
• Rock climbing wall
• A double swing

The existing pencil climbers have been removed and replaced with new structures and the timber stepping boxes are already undergoing repair.

Installation of the equipment and sand pit area will begin on Monday 1 July and is expected to re-open to the public in 4–5 weeks. The nature play area will remain open.

Thank you to everyone from the community who provided feedback to the City.

We received a good response to the Bill McGrath Reserve playground replacement survey and drop-in session, with a broad and diverse range of feedback.

The top three favourite things to do at the playground were swinging, climbing and sliding, which is a common theme with other recent playground engagements. The pencils and steps in the nature area are extremely popular and will be retained, as will the basketball/netball court.

The concept design for the new playground will be developed based on the feedback received, the City’s Play Space Plan, industry guidelines, and other considerations such as budget.

A supplier will be engaged in the near future and it is anticipated that the new playground will be installed around April-June 2024 to allow for procurement, manufacture and delivery of the equipment.

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