Mitchell Shire Council has awarded a $545,035 contract to Rainscapes Landscape Services for an all-abilities play space at Chittick Park, Seymour.
A contingency allowance of $46,327.97 was also granted.
The $900,000 upgrade and expansion project is being delivered following a $750,000 State Government Growing Suburbs Fund grant.
Council allocated an additional $150,000 to the project.
New inclusive equipment, shade, nature play and plantings will be developed to encourage an active lifestyle, community connections and skill development.
Construction activities include new paths, play structure, shelters and climbing structures.
Once completed, it will provide quality outdoor play spaces enhancing community wellbeing.
Cr Rhonda Sanderson said the new play space was fantastic news.
“In a nutshell the Chittick Park we already have has been in for a fair while and it needs an update,” she said.
“This new space is going to be delivered through the Victorian Government and their Growing Suburbs Fund, which is fantastic. We don’t often manage to get a grant through that fund.
“This project will undertake upgrades and expanding the all-ability play space with new inclusive equipment, some shade and new plantings to encourage more play, activity and social interaction.”
Cr Louise Bannister said the existing playground needed an upgrade.
“The $750,000 from the State Government to upgrade this [playground] is fantastic and I think it’s a fantastic addition to Chittick Park,” she said.
“I know all the kids are really going to enjoy it.”
The council tender recommendation said Rainscapes Landscape Services had a proven track record of delivering similar projects for other councils, including Brimbank and Macedon Ranges.
