An exciting new playspace will soon be delivered at Kariong with construction works commencing 22 January 2024 (weather permitting).

The local level playspace was designed with input from the community and will include slides, climbing structures, a swing set, spring rocker play equipment (suitable for children aged up to 10 years), plus seating.

The site is conveniently located within the Kariong Oval precinct on the Curringa Road frontage and adjoins the popular skatepark and pump track built in 2023, and in close proximity to the library and car park.  Nestled between mature eucalyptus trees and connected open grassed areas, this central community space offers active and passive recreational opportunities for everyone in the community to enjoy.  This location also allows for natural surveillance which creates a safer environment and reduces anti-social behaviour.

This playspace is funded by local infrastructure contributions (section 7.11), which are charged by Council when new development occurs.

Construction is expected to take up to 9 weeks to complete (weather permitting).

Council is urging caution in the area during the construction period as construction vehicles access to the site.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Why wasn’t this project completed at the time of the skate park delivery?
The plans for playspace were developed in the concept plans alongside the new skate park and pump track, however due to the significant increase in construction costs the play space component needed to be delivered separately once the additional funding was confirmed.

How is this playspace being funded? 
The project is funded under Section 7.11 development contributions (also known as local infrastructure contributions), which are charged by Council when new development occurs. These contributions fund local infrastructure needed to support an increased number of residents in the area.

This playspace is bigger than the one initially promised – will this impact on existing trees? 
There will be no impact to the existing trees apart from the removal of dead wood branches to eliminate the potential safety risk of falling branches.

Will there be shade and shelter at the park? 
The existing trees provide some shade and the existing shelters adjacent to the skatepark are also available for visitors to the playspace.

When will construction begin and how long is it expected to take to complete? 
To avoid the peak holiday period, construction was scheduled after the summer school holiday period from [date] February 2024 and is expected to take six weeks to complete (weather permitting).

Will the skate park be available for use during construction? 
The skatepark will remain operational during the construction of the playspace.
 

Will there be an increase in vehicles using on-street parking during construction?
During construction the playspace contractors will utilise the reserve and construction compound to store vehicles.

Photo: Kariong playspace concept designs

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Photo: Kariong skate park and pump track completed in 2023

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