Super playground details released

Gosford Council has released details of its proposed $4.3 million multi-use recreation area for Umina.

According to a council project summary, the Peninsula Recreation Precinct will provide valuable open space, recreational and sporting opportunities to the community.

The proposed recreation area will be developed on the current Umina Recreation Area facility and will be managed by the Open Space and Leisure Services Business Unit of council.

The project summary states that the Peninsula Recreation Precinct will provide a place where people can experience fulfilling leisure activities in a unique and natural environment that promotes diverse recreation opportunities and encourages and facilitates healthy lifestyles.

Funding for the project is expected to be made through the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program and council funds.

Council is yet to receive confirmation from the funding program.

The project is expected to take 70 weeks to complete.

Coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said council would soon be commencing stage one of the playground development regardless of Federal funding support.

"We are commencing stage one of the playground even if we do not receive the funding," Ms Radford said.

"When this occurs we will be consulting with the community and local school and getting community members involved with the implementation of stage one of the playground development."

The Peninsula Recreation Precinct is expected to include junior and senior shaded play areas with challenging and innovative play equipment, a cafe with public amenities, tennis courts, clubhouse upgrade, sports ovals, improvements to Umina Skate Park and BMX track, park furniture and new pathways.

Project summary, 26 Mar 2009 Kim Radford, Gosford Council Email, 19 Mar 2009 Kim Radford, Gosford Council