Warburton Community Recreation Precinct reaches milestone
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The detailed design for the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct is complete and the tender to build stage one of the precinct is scheduled to be issued in the new year.
Cr Jim Child said it was another significant step completed in the project for the community to celebrate, following Council’s decision to approve a planning permit for stage one in August.
“The Warburton community has been the driving force behind this project,” Cr Child said.
“The Warburton Sports Centre Committee and Warburton Advancement League played a strong role in contributing to the community consultation process and working with Council to ensure the community’s needs were met when it came to providing a regional water play attraction and playspace.
“I’d like to thank both the committee and advancement league for contributing funding to the playspace.”
Council is continuing to advocate for funding for the second stage.
Detailed design images: Landscape architect Papworth Davies
The design images include the waterplay splash pad, junior playground, rain garden, picnic facilities including a barbecue and a toilet block, which make up stage one.
What’s included in the design?
The design of the creek bed with rocks and ferns reflects the surrounding natural environment. Natural materials will be used in the play equipment while the log slide, train engine and water dumper reflect Warburton’s history
The junior playspace will include:
Sandpit with a digger Train engine with junior slide Basket swing Junior and senior swings Climbing unit with slide Balance beams Turnover bars The splash pad features will include: Large water dumper Log slide Water cannons Tree ferns Creek bed with bubblers and jetsCouncil has committed $2.8 million to complete stage one of the project and construction is due to start in 2019.
Detailed design images: Landscape architect Papworth Davies
The Warburton Advancement League is providing $20,000 for the train engine with junior slide and the Warburton Sports Centre Committee will provide $120 000 to fund the remaining playspace items.
Stage two of the project includes plans for a new tennis court and multipurpose court, installation of a ropes course, tower slide and a carpark.
Council is seeking funding for stage two through the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Sport Infrastructure Fund Program and the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund.