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MEDIA RELEASE: 22 October 2020
Shire’s latest all abilities playground opened in Berrima today.
Officiating at the opening at the Berrima Marketplace was Deputy Mayor Grahame Andrews and Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman.
The $383,290 project was funded with $270,190 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and Community Building Partnership programs, $111,100 from Wingecarribee Shire Council and a further $2000 donation from Berrima District Rotary Club.
Included in the upgrade of the playground are two new carousels, in-ground mini trampolines, a seesaw, play-net and toddler play ship. A new soft-fall base, retaining walls and carpark access have also been added.
“This is a terrific facility for the village’s children and visitors and I am delighted to be part of a Government that is delivering for our regional communities,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
“Thank you to Wingecarribee Shire Council and Berrima District Rotary for bringing the playground to fruition.”
“This is a fabulous addition to the existing playground,” Councillor Andrews said. “The addition of the new equipment now makes the playground much more accessible to children of all abilities.”
Councillor Andrews was confident the new playground would prove popular with locals and visitors.
“We know that the playground is already a hit with the children of Berrima,” he said. “But we think that popularity will extend to guests visiting the village when the word spreads about how good the facility is.”
“I think a lot of the mums and dads will likely explore the surrounding shops once the children have exhausted themselves on the play equipment.”
“On behalf of our Shire’s youngest residents I thank the Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman for supporting this fantastic new playground,” Councillor Andrews added.
“In conjunction with Council and the broader Berrima community we’re delighted to have been able to deliver this wonderful addition to the village.
“I’m certain this new all abilities playground will bring endless smiles to hundreds of children’s faces who visit the park for many years to come.”
The Berrima Marketplace All Abilities Playground is located between Bryan Street and Jellore Street on the Old Hume Highway in Berrima.
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Following a successful development application, work has progressed on the Berrima Marketplace improvements:
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View the plans to see the revised approved playground equipment layout (this was approved via a Modification to DA submission)
- Open tenders were called and Growth Civil Landscapes have been engaged by WSC to undertake this Project.
- Two trees have been removed in the vicinity of the proposed playground location to enable the construction to be undertaken.
- The design is complete and the Contractor is currently compiling necessary documentation to lodge an application to Council for the Construction Certificate.
- Work is anticipated to commence on site in August / September and due for completion by the end of October 2020.
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Following conclusion of the consultation period, Wingecarribee Shire Council considered a report about the Berrima Marketplace Masterplan on 24 July 2019. Recommended amendments were adopted and the plan was adopted. Read the report and view the minutes at www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/2019-council-meeting-agendas-and-minutes
A development application was submitted for the addition of a playground to the Berrima Marketplace and this was approved on 11 November 2019. To view a copy of the approved Development Application visit Council’s DA Tracker at www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/da-tracker and search for 20/0347.
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Submissions are now being reviewed following conclusion of the public exhibition period.
The project team would like to thank everyone who made a submission for taking the time to review the draft Masterplan and then share their thoughts.
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Take a look at the draft Masterplan in the document library and share your thoughts by midnight Monday 24 June 2019:
This project has been made possible as a result of two successful NSW Government grant funding applications; one obtained by the Berrima District Rotary Club and the second a joint submission by the Rotary Club and Wingecarribee Shire Council.
For further information please use the ask a question tool below or contact Michelle Green | Asset Planner - Parks & Buildings | 02 4868 0888.
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Berrima’s Marketplace Playground and Park is getting a makeover to ensure children of all abilities can have fun.
The improvements are possible thanks to successful grant applications:
- by the Berrima District Rotary Club for accessible playground equipment, and
- Wingecarribee Shire Council to the Stronger Country Communities Fund for $239,990 worth of improvements to the park.
Plans will be exhibited in early 2019.
PROJECT COMPLETE | October 2020
