Creating a place where everyone can play in Hat Head is a reality with a recreational area revamped and improved to suit people of all ages and abilities.
Together with Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey, Kempsey Shire Council officially opened the new Hat Head Play Space on Thursday.
The Hat Head Play Space is the ideal spot for a family outing with new playground equipment including an accessible nest swing and carousel, and a half basketball court.
Amongst the upgrades is also an array of recreational facilities such as a barbecue area, shelters and picnic areas.
Dylan Reeves, Group Manager for Infrastructure Delivery at Kempsey Shire Council says the Hat Head Play Space is a recreational area that is not only equipped for fun but a space for all to experience.
“The inclusive improvements are a really welcome upgrade to the previous ageing equipment that ensure all can enjoy an outing in an accessible environment,” says Mr Reeves.
“One of the key actions in Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan is to provide inclusive and accessible public spaces and infrastructure and this is just one example of how we are working towards a better future for everyone.”
Melinda Pavey, Member for Oxley, said play spaces are a key community asset that brings people together in a fun and welcoming environment.
“Great public spaces are essential infrastructure for any city or town, particularly in communities that have experienced recent hardship and heartache,” says Ms Pavey.
“Creating inclusive play spaces give people in our community, no matter their age or ability, a place to come and relax and play.”
The need to upgrade the playground and the surrounding recreational area was identified during the Hat Head Community Catch-up in 2019.
Council matched funding received from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play grant program with both providing $107,544 towards the $215,088 project.
