New play equipment for Diggers Rest

Improvements to the Splendour Circuit Reserve including new play equipment to cater for younger children was opened today by Cr Lara Carli and Josh Bull MP, representing the Minister for Suburban Development.

The $75,000 upgrades included the installation of play equipment designed to encourage exploration and discovery for younger children as well as the inclusion of additional accessible seating and new tree and shrub plantings.

The Victorian Government matched Melton City Council’s investment in this project dollar-fordollar through the Living Local – Suburban Grants Program.

Upgrades like this help deliver walkable, liveable suburbs for everyone.

Quotes attributable to Mayor of Melton, Cr Lara Carli

“Our local parks are so important for staying connected with community, maintaining healthy habits and ensuring we all have opportunities to get out of the house and exercise.”

“Making sure our open spaces deliver what our local communities need is a top priority for Council.”

“We have transformed this reserve into a space that delivers for the ever-changing face of Diggers Rest.”

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