About the Project
Through the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play program, Simpson Park is getting an upgrade! Beginning in November, Council’s contractor will upgrade equipment and facilities at Market Street’s Simpson Park, including inclusive equipment such as inground trampoline, a titan swing and carousel, as well as some some sensory items and paths.
The Everyone Can Play program supports councils in building new or upgrading existing play spaces to improve inclusivity and is designed to provide access to quality, walkable, green and open spaces for people of all ages and abilities.
The three principles of the best practice resource are:
- Can I Get There
- Can I Play
- Can I Stay
Temporary fencing during the project will be as per the image below. There will be minimal impact on operations at the QEII Building, and the toilets and BBQ area will not be impacted.
Project Update 5/12/2023
Installation of the wheelchair accessible carousel, wheelchair bouncing pad, rain wheel and tall chimes panel has been completed, along with the sub-surface drainage installation. The formwork for the concrete pathway and concrete edging has been finished, with half of the concrete pathway successfully poured last week. The remaining portion is scheduled for pouring this week.
Installation of the rubber softfall and the rest of the play equipment, excluding the Titan Swing, is scheduled prior to the Christmas break, and the Titan Swing is scheduled for installation in the new year.
Project Update 8/01/2024
The rubber soft fall has been successfully installed, complementing the previously installed play equipment. The installation of Titan Swing and Bongo Tree is expected to be finished by the end of January.
