Community
17 August, 2022
Local Team Awarded Nature Play Contract
Residents of Wongaling Beach will soon benefit from a new playground, as Cassowary Coast Regional Council moves forward with plans to install a nature play space at Alan Wheatley Memorial Park.
Council awarded the contract for the build to Mission Beach based company, GForce Landscaping with works expected to begin mid to late September and take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting.
A recent survey gave local residents the opportunity to comment on the proposed design with more than 80 submissions and 64% of respondents in favour of the nature play space.
Council reviewed the feedback and noted the positive response to the design. The feedback also provided Council with increased understanding of the primary use of the park, with the majority of respondents visiting the park monthly for approximately one to two hours, traveling mainly from the greater Mission Beach area.
Council would like to thank local residents for taking the time to contribute to the future of this space. Council takes pride in its parks and public spaces and aims to ensure they meet the needs of the community now and for generations to come.
Outdoor activities such as nature play improve focus, motor skills and physical health, as well as assist children to develop resilience, independence and self-awareness. The new nature play playground will complement the nearby facilities at Rotary Park.
Council will provide further updates on the installation of the playground as it occurs.
To read more about the proposed design visit: https://bit.ly/3zMcSkc
