Residents can help pick the colours of three playgrounds being replaced across Surf Coast Shire to improve safety and accessibility for the community.
Surf Coast Shire Council has encouraged people to vote for their preferred colours for playgrounds at Jan Juc’s Bob Pettitt Reserve, Moriac’s Newling Reserve and Torquay’s Ocean Acres by July 3.
Councillor Liz Pattison said 118 survey responses were received during the consultation’s opening round, with the playgrounds scheduled to be replaced between September and November.
“A common theme across all three playgrounds was that people love the natural look and feel, so that will be retained,” she said.
“We had some great feedback from the Jan Juc kindergarten families, including the kids who love to play at the Bob Pettitt Reserve Playground.
“The pitter-patter of feet on the popular platforms at Bob Pettitt will continue, while the playground will also have plenty of places to climb, swing, slide, balance and play pretend.”
Cr Pattison said playgrounds were regularly inspected and renewed when aging and in poor condition before they became unsafe.
“We’re ensuring that the Moriac playground remains an accessible playground with an access ramp, wheelchair carousel and swing for people with a disability,” she said.
“Bob Pettitt Reserve and Ocean Acres playgrounds will also meet new access requirements… I encourage families to have look at the designs and let us know which colours would suit best.”
Visit yoursay.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/playground-renewals for more information on playground designs and to vote for preferred colours.
