Final designs are being prepared for the construction of Tuncurry’s water playground at Vincent Fazio Park.
“Some drainage elements of the project are being redesigned due to site constraints. This has delayed the start of construction,” said Council’s Executive Manager Community Spaces, Dan Aldridge.
Tenders have been called for the construction of a new, accessible amenities block with a disability hoist and an all-age change table.
Construction on both the amenities block and the splash pad should begin in late 2022. The project should be complete by mid-2023.
The facility will be the first open space water playground of its size undertaken in the MidCoast.
Key features include the construction of an all-age, all-ability water splash pad with a water slide, water tower and active water play equipment. The playground will have no standing water to exclude the need for lifeguards.
The water playground has a budget of $2 million. The playground is possible thanks to $850,000 in funding from the Australian Government.
