Central Coast: New $1m water park for Peninsula Leisure Centre ready by June end
A new $1 million water park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre is on track to be finished by the end of June — just in time for council facilities to re-open.
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The Central Coast will be a better place to live and visit in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis with state and local governments continuing to deliver for the region during the global pandemic.
The latest development will be a new $1 million Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC).
The interactive water-based play and education space has been funded by a $850,000 state government grant from the Stronger Country Communities fund and more than $200,000 from Central Coast Council.
Connected Communities director Julie Vaughan said the water park would be accessible to everyone.
“Our community has told us they would like to see the outdoor space within the PLC better utilised and we’ve listened,” Ms Vaughan said.
“This new Water Play Park can be enjoyed upon entry to the PLC — we expect it to attract community members from the Peninsula and across the coast, and of course visitors to our beautiful region.
“The design selected is focused on creating a safe, water-based play space that can be accessed by people of all ages and abilities for fun and education.”
The nautical themed playground includes a tipping bucket, interactive cause and effect features, shade sail, in-built filtration system and zero depth for safety and accessibility.
Deputy NSW Premier and Regional Minister John Barilaro congratulated council on getting shovels in the ground and said the water park would become a treasured asset for residents and tourists.
“The NSW Government knows how important it is to support our regional communities with new facilities and better infrastructure and that’s why we funded this important project under the Stronger Country Communities Fund,” Mr Barilaro said.
The $400 million Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $1.7 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is being invested in local programs and infrastructure that improve the lives of people living in regional NSW.
Mayor Lisa Matthews said the water park was one of many projects council was delivering during the current difficult situation.
“COVID-19 has changed all our lives in unimaginable ways but council is getting on with the job of delivering essential services and important projects while adhering to sate and federal legislation and physical distancing requirements,” Ms Matthews said.
Construction of the Water Play Park began last month and is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Despite an easing of some restrictions, at this stage council facilities including the PLC, other leisure centres, gyms, pools, galleries, skate parks and libraries, will remain closed to the public until June 30.