Kelly Reserve in Parkes is set to become a hive of activity with construction of the town’s first water play space scheduled to commence on Monday 12th February 2024.
Moduplay Commercial Systems were awarded the contract and have designed the water play space to look like the Lachlan catchment, using rivers, lakes, dams, and even weirs and bores for inspiration! Signs throughout the space will tell the amazing story of water in Parkes, where it comes from and how it flows.
Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Neil Westcott, said Parkes Shire Council was very pleased to be bringing this highly anticipated project to the community.
“The water play space will be a wonderful addition to our town by offering an interactive and accessible area for people to engage in play, learn about water and cool off during summer months,” said Cr Westcott.
The design includes a splash pad, water fountains, wide bridges, trickling streams and other immersive elements including sand play, for those who do not wish to get wet.
This project is expected to be completed in early May 2024. During the construction period there will be modified pedestrian access to the current fitness equipment and playground and there will be no access to the construction area, which includes the shelter & BBQ area.
To stay up to date with this project, visit www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-media-and-projects/Projects-and-works/Kelly-Reserve-Water-Play-Space
This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, the NSW Government’s Places to Play grant program as part of the Open Spaces Program, Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations and Parkes Shire Council.
