{"id":28735,"date":"2021-07-28T09:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=28735"},"modified":"2021-07-28T09:59:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:59:53","slug":"new-playspaces-arrive-right-across-the-central-coast-for-local-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/new-playspaces-arrive-right-across-the-central-coast-for-local-families\/","title":{"rendered":"New &#038; Improved Playspaces Arrive Right Across The Central Coast For Local Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get out a get a bit of fresh out (COVID safely of course), then be sure to check out some of the fantastic new playspaces across the Central Coast!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Coast Council has confirmed they have recently completed construction on playground projects at Budgewoi, Umina Beach, Woy Woy, Copacabana, Gwandalan and San Remo.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over recent months Council has completed improvement works on popular playspaces at Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana and John Pete Howard Reserve, San Remo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council has also opened Australia Avenue Local Playspace at Umina Beach, Halekulani Oval Playspace at Budgewoi, South Eastern Park at Gwandalan, Vernon Park at Umina Beach and Anderson Park Playspace at Woy Woy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council\u2019s Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said these spaces are part of over 260 spaces Council maintains with the new ones guided by community feedback as part of Council\u2019s recently adopted Central Coast Playspace Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cCouncil operates and maintains over 260 playspaces across the Central Coast and we are thrilled to announce that a number of new playspaces are now open for the community to enjoy,\u201d Ms Vaughan said,\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis includes an innovative new district size playspace at Susan Fahey Park in Copacabana, which has been jointly funded by Central Coast Council with grant funding from the NSW Government\u2019s Everyone Can Play Program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Vaughan said there is something for everyone in particular at Susan Fahey Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe playspace has been upgraded with a range of exciting features including an outdoor ping pong table and chess table, adult fitness equipment, accessible BBQs and a picnic shelter, as well as an inclusive play unit,\u201d Ms Vaughan said,\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll of these new areas are safe, inclusive and accessible for the whole community to enjoy. Most importantly, they have been shaped as a result of valuable community feedback to ensure we deliver spaces that reflect the needs and wants of local residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart echoed Ms Vaughn\u2019s sentiments saying playspaces are the heart of neighbourhoods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe heart of any neighbourhood, playspaces are important community hubs where people of all ages and interests can connect, socialise, learn and lead active lifestyles,\u201d Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full list of new playspaces to explore include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana \u2013 Upgrade works completed on new district-level playspace, jointly funded by Central Coast Council with grant funding from the NSW Government\u2019s Everyone Can Play Program.<\/li><li>John Pete Howard Reserve, San Remo \u2013 Upgrade works completed on new district-level playspace, funded by Local Infrastructure Contributions&nbsp;<\/li><li>Australia Ave Local Playspace, Umina Beach \u2013 Construction completed on new nature themed local playspace, funded by Local Infrastructure Contributions<\/li><li>Vernon Park, Umina Beach (Ryans Rd) \u2013 Construction completed on new local playspace, funded by Local Infrastructure Contributions<\/li><li>Halekulani Oval Playspace, Budgewoi \u2013 Construction completed on new local playspace, funded by the NSW Government\u2019s My Community Project 2019.<\/li><li>Anderson Park Playspace, Woy Woy \u2013 Construction completed on new local playspace, funded by Local Infrastructure Contributions&nbsp;<\/li><li>South Eastern Park, Gwandalan \u2013 Construction completed on new nature themed local playspace, funded by Local Infrastructure Contributions&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Central Coast Council, playgrounds across the region currently remain open for exercise purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also currently working to ensure as many spaces as possible are available to support social distancing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/star-104-5-central-coast\/id1068731232\"><em>App Store<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.com.star1045\"><em>Google Play<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and take Star 104.5 wherever you go.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WATCH: Wake up with a laugh and join&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rabbitandsarah\/\"><strong><em>Rabbit &amp; Sarah for Breakfast<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, weekdays, 6am-9am.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/8394117001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6223623910001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE MORE:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/new-surf-lodge-wave-pool-at-wisemans-ferry-on-track-to-open-soon\/\">New Surf Lodge At Wisemans Ferry On Track To Open Soon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Images:\u00a0File Image<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Bek Lougher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Catch up on the latest episode of the Rabbit &amp; Sarah Podcast here!&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/rabbit-and-sarah\/rabbit-vs-tom-cruise-27th-july-2021\/embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Rabbit Vs Tom Cruise - 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