New playgrounds in Frankston City add to wonderful amenity
Published on 10 August 2021
A new playground in Fleetwood Crescent, Frankston South, has provided a huge boost to amenity in the area.
South Ward Cr Brad Hill said the playground – close to the stunning Sweetwater Creek – includes a slide, swings, trampoline, nature play and a climbing unit.
Cr Hill said: “This is a beautiful location, on the edge of Sweetwater Creek, and the new playground and park refurbishment reflect the environment.
“Reconstruction of the play space and park improvements include paths, new tree and garden bed planting, park furniture and new fencing.
“The $250,000 project was identified by the Draft Playground Strategy as a priority due to the condition of the play structures and the fact that the playground at Fleetwood Reserve is the only playground it its catchment area,” Cr Hill said.
Cr Hill said the new playground highlights Council’s commitment to providing the best play spaces, adding: “We know residents love to get out and about with their children and grandchildren and the Fleetwood Crescent playground provides another opportunity for the young and the young at heart to enjoy the great outdoors.”
The playground was recently opened after construction on the project started in April 2021 following consultation in 2020.
North East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said in other exciting news, a new playground at the John Monash Reserve at Skye will be opened this month.
The $300,000 upgrade includes refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, spinner and nature play, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting and garden bed improvements and a new picnic area with barbecue and shelter.
Plans are also underway to refurbish the playground and park in Brolga Reserve on Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs.
Cr Tayler said: “This is an investment for our thriving community and we’re keen for the community to share their input and vision for Brolga Reserve.”
For more information about the Brolga Reserve project, please email steve.perumal@frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322. Have your say on the project at https://engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/lets-play/brolga-reserve