- Karlkurla Nature Playground officially opens, delivering on an important WA Labor election commitment for local families
- $1 million project includes a zip-line, large climbing structure and slide
- New park amenities, shade and barbecue area to complement playground
Premier Roger Cook has officially opened a new nature playground at Karlkurla Bushland Park today, providing a new recreation space for Goldfields families in a natural bushland setting.
The $1.1 million project is tailored towards primary school children, with a zip-line, large climbing structure and a variety of play-based and sensory equipment. Families will also enjoy the new barbecue areas, large, grassed areas for picnics and shaded spaces.
Delivered by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group, the completion of the playground represents the delivery of an important WA Labor election commitment for Goldfields families.
Located at the start and finish of the popular Parkrun, which attracts an average of 100 participants, the playground and amenities will be well utilised each weekend.
The project is co-funded by a State Government election commitment of $600,000, a $500,000 contribution from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for park amenities and includes support from Northern Star Resources and Western Power.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
“My Government is delivering on election commitments that build vibrant regional communities and support local families.
“I was fortunate enough to visit Karlkurla Bushland Park at the beginning of this project and it’s great to see the transformation of this site into a spectacular nature playground that kids will love.”
As stated by Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
“The project not only provides a new play space for Kalgoorlie-Boulder but also a new drawcard for Karlkurla Bushland Park.
“The playground will be enjoyed by local and visiting families, as well as school and community groups, exploring and discovering through nature-based play.”
Comments from Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
“I am immensely proud to have been able to deliver this important project for our community and it’s heartwarming to see so many families and especially children enjoying this amazing facility.
“Karlkurla Bushland Park is an incredible setting for what is now the largest nature playground in regional Western Australia.
“It’s going to be a game changer for this city and will bring more people to the park, which is already popular for walkers, runners, visitors and wildlife enthusiasts.”
