Peninsula Leisure Centre’s $1M water play park opens
Take a look at the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s new $1 million nautical themed water play park opened just in time for the holidays.
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With a tipping bucket, shade sail and state-of-the-art filtration system the PLC’s new $1 million nautical themed water play park is set to be popular this summer.
Central Coast Council Connected Communities director Julie Vaughan said the community-driven project has resulted in the ideal use for the outdoor space at PLC.
“This fantastic new amenity is sure to be very popular with the young and the young at heart,” Ms Vaughan said.
“The nautical themed water play park can be enjoyed upon entry to the PLC, it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed by all community members.”
Features of the Water Play Park include a tipping bucket, interactive cause and effect elements, shade sail, in-built filtration system and zero depth for safety and accessibility.
Terrigal State Liberal MP Adam Crouch said the new play park was funded by the NSW Government with $850,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as more than $200,000 from Council.
“I want to congratulate the council staff that have undertaken this million-dollar upgrade at the Peninsula Leisure Centre,” Mr Crouch said.
“The PLC is one of Central Coast Council’s most highly-used assets, and thanks to the opening of this new water play park, it’s becoming an even better facility for locals to enjoy.”
Mayor Lisa Matthews said the collaboration between local and state government had delivered another fantastic facility for the Central Coast community.
“There is so much to love about this project — an accessible design that creates a space for fun, physical activity and education,” Ms Matthews said.
“This is one of many projects, council is delivering this year with the State Government, while adhering to important COVID-19 requirements.”
The water play park will be open to the public from today, Wednesday September 30, from 12.45pm.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions bookings will be essential and will be made at time of entry with payment. Sessions will be limited to 50.
