Damaged Playground To Be Renewed

We are inviting the community to have its say in the renewal of the playground at Richmond Oval in Geelong.

The playground suffered damage when it was crashed into by a car earlier this year, forcing its closure.

It has since re-opened in a reduced capacity, but will be relocated within the reserve and renewed early in 2025.

You are invited to have your say on a proposed design of the renewed playground until 13 September.

The relocation of the playground will allow for the construction of a second netball court alongside the existing court in the reserve, which is home to East Geelong Football Netball Club.

Mayor Trent Sullivan:

This is a popular playground and its forced closure this year was felt by the local community.

The relocation and renewal of the playground will be great for children and will also pave the way for the exciting netball upgrade budgeted for this financial year.

In line with the City’s playground hierarchy, the Richmond Oval playground will remain categorised as a ‘local’ playground.

The existing playground equipment will be replaced with new equipment and a seat will be installed.

Councillor Eddy Kontelj, Chair, Active Spaces portfolio:

As part of the design we will make sure there is somewhere to run, somewhere to swing, somewhere to slide and somewhere to climb.

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