Major progress has been made on the renewal of the much loved Thompson Street Playground in Leamington, Cambridge.
Work on the playground began in October and is now nearing completion. The renewal is part of Council’s Long Term Plan which also includes several other playground builds in the district.
Community services manager Sally Sheedy said the foundations were complete, frames for the swings and seesaw erected, the timber climber built and the stepping poles in place.
“We are making excellent progress on this playground. The weather has been good and our contractor has made great strides to ensure the Thompson street playground is finished by Christmas.”
Plans are also in place for the creation of a community orchard next year in the May/June planting season with fruit trees including feijoa and plum.
“We really want this to be a space where families can come and enjoy themselves together, so we have included features that both parents and children will love.”
Once complete the new playground will include a double bay swing with timber frame and a basket, a toddler swing, a triple rail slide, timber play tower, timber net climber, stepping logs and timber stilt logs.
Thompson Street Playground is funded through development contributions and Council’s existing asset renewal fund budgeted in the 2018-2019 Long Term Plan.