Published on Monday, 3 August 2015 at 12:00:00 AM
The children of Tom Price happily put two new playgrounds to the test during their official opening ceremony yesterday. Lions Park received a revitalisation while the instalment of a nature based playground now completes the development at the Clem Thompson Memorial Oval and Pavilion.
The ribbons to both new playgrounds were officially cut on Sunday morning followed by a family fun day where the community enjoyed games, entertainment, a delicious lunch and, of course, the new play structures.
The Lions Park upgrade includes new playground equipment and soft fall, while the stunning nature playground at Clem Thompson Memorial Oval and Pavilion provides new obstacles, apparatus and nature-based play to keep children happily entertained.
Shire President Kerry White says that both new playgrounds offer an area for children to enjoy free play within a fun and creative environment.
“They also give parents a safe and enjoyable facility which they can use to keep kids entertained and stimulated, as well as providing a great venue for birthday parties.”
Pilbara Development Commission Acting Chief Executive Officer Terry Hill said the new playground at Clem Thompson Oval completes the sporting precinct project.
“Surplus funding from the pavilion and oval project was used to build the new playground, which is a great outcome for the community,” Mr Hill said. “The addition of the playground further enhances the attractiveness of the town as a well-serviced community with modern amenities.”
The Lions Park upgrade was funded by the Shire of Ashburton. The new nature based playground was made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities Initiative through the Pilbara Development Commission.
The Clem Thompson Memorial Oval and Pavilion, completed in February 2014, was funded through Royalties for Regions, Department of Sport and Recreation and Rio Tinto.
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