THE new nature play space has been installed at the Shepparton Art Museum precinct, adjacent to Victoria Park Lake, for the community to utilise and enjoy.
Installed by Greater Shepparton City Council, the new play space includes natural elements throughout to avoid the use of plastics and synthetic materials. The design of the play space caters for a variety of ages to climb, explore and play across the rocks, logs, sand pit and large turtle shell sculpture.
The project, which was fully funded by Creative Victoria Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, was completed at the end of February.
Council’s Director Infrastructure, Gary Randhawa, said the new play space was unique to Greater Shepparton.
“This is not a traditional playground like many around our region. This play space incorporates many elements of nature which are not seen in any other playgrounds around Greater Shepparton,” he said.
“It is a play space that compliments the entire lake precinct, which incorporates our Shepparton Art Museum, and really encompasses the picturesque surroundings in the area.”
In addition to the playground, a shelter with barbecue, tables and seating, along with a raised grass picnic area shaded by the large existing trees, has been installed for community members to utilise all year round.
“This is just another feature that adds to the space. We hope these new additions are utilised by families and visitors to the precinct,” Mr Randhawa said.
“Council believe these new additions compliment the beauty of Victoria Park Lake and the SAM precinct and we look forward to seeing them put to good use.”
