The upgraded playspace in Spencer Waterfront is now open to the community – with works being completed thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Investing in our Communities (IiOC) grant and $45,000 from Central Coast Council.

Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the upgraded playspace now includes a swing set, climbing and slide unit, rocker, rubber softfall and picnic table.

“We are really delighted that this work has been done, and now provides a modern playspace for locals and visitors to enjoy.”

Local resident and Community Liaison Officer, Robyn Downham and co-founder of the community group River Cares has campaigned since the completion of the Spencer public amenities in January 2023 and is delighted and very appreciative that the new children’s playspace for Spencer has been addressed and is now open for the local residents and visitors to enjoy.

“This new playspace offers multiple activities for a range of ages and abilities to help children play and socialise. On behalf of the Spencer community River Cares would like to thank the Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid and the Central Coast Council for making the upgrade of the new children’s playspace for Spencer possible.

“This new playspace will help improve community connectivity and boost tourism by encouraging more families to come and visit ‘the Hub of the Universe’ in Spencer!"

The Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid said he welcomes the completion of the new Spencer playspace.

“This playground will be loved by Spencer locals and visitors to the area for years to come.

“The Australian Government is committed to improving community facilities which strengthen regions”, Dr Reid said.

Council Administrator Rik Hart said that the upgrade of Spencer playground is part of Council’s overall strategy to see enhanced playspaces across the Coast.

“As the Central Coast 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,” Mr Hart said.

“We thank the Australian Government for their support of this project.”

Discover one of the 270 playspaces on the Central Coast at Playspaces | Central Coast Council (nsw.gov.au)

Central Coast Council has developed a long term programme of works that will see all our playspaces repaired, upgraded or replaced over a 20 year renewal cycle.  

To learn about Council’s strategic direction for the development and management of playspaces read Council’s Playspace Strategy, visit:
www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/reports/playspacestrategy2020_9.pdf