Anderson Park playground to be moved to Spencer
The Anderson Park playground will be decommissioned and relocated to Spencer after the Pelican Park playground is rebuilt, according to Central Coast Council Administrator Mr Rik Hart.
Mr Hart made the announcement with the start of construction of the new Pelican Park playground on Tuesday, April 30.
He said design was guided by community consultation, and will include traditional play equipment including shade infrastructure, swing sets, slides and a climbing structure and nature play with rope traverse and balance beams.
The design will include elements of both nature-play and pirate-themed play.
The upgrade started last week, and is planned to be completed by the end of June.
The cost will be covered by a grant of $100,000 from the State Government with a contribution of almost $100,000 from the Council.
There will be no access to the playground while construction is underway.
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said: "I am overjoyed to see construction begin on the new and improved playground."
She said she had campaigned hard over several years, alongside the community, to save the loved community playground.
"Pelican Park is a well-known Woy Woy icon that has been a favourite for locals for generations.
"As our community grows, it has never been more important to provide young families and children with great outdoor playspaces, where kids can simply be kids, while enjoying the wonderful outdoors of the Central Coast," she said.
SOURCE:
Media release, 30 Apr 2024
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford