Multimillion-dollar playground construction begins in state’s South

This new southern playground is tipped to give Launceston a run for its money as the state’s new “best” play precinct.

Artist impressions of the new playground at Kingston. Picture: SUPPLIED

Construction began this week for a massive playground in the state’s south, with the Mayor tipping it to give Launceston a run for its money as the state’s new “best” play precinct.

Kingston twins Finlay and Emelia Westwood, 9, said they “got really excited” about the prospect of a new neighbourhood playground with a flying fox and water features.

“Now we won’t have to go over the bridge to go to a good playground,” Finlay Westwood said.

Kingston Park public open space artist impressions. Picture: SUPPLIED

“I think it would also be a good place for birthdays because it would be so big (with) lots of room to run around,” Emelia Westwood said.

COMPARISON: The playground at the Launceston Seaport. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter said the six million dollar Kingston development has been over a decade in the making after Kingston High school’s relocation left a “blank canvas”.

“We’re building what is likely to be the best playground in Tasmania, which is going to be really exciting,” he said.

Kingston Park public open space artist impressions. Picture: SUPPLIED

“It’s going to take most of the year to actually build it, so people have to wait a little bit longer before they can use it, but we think it’d be well worth the wait.”

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Though the park would not be quite as large as the colossal North Bank playground in Launceston, Mr Winter insisted it would be “better”, having “something for all ages”.

Artist impressions of the new playground at Kingston. Picture: SUPPLIED

“As parents, you want to be able to go somewhere where your 12-year-old can find something to do as well as your two or four-year-old,” he said.

He said the playground is expected to be ready for public use in November, including a parkour zone, basketball court, children’s play equipment and picnic areas.