• New playground will encourage physical activity
• Regional attraction to assist in revitalising the Warragamba town centre
• The Coalition Government invested $350,000 in the project

Work has begun on the Civic Park Inclusive Play Space in Warragamba, providing a new regional attraction to assist in revitalising the Warragamba town centre.

Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the project was a great investment in the future of the community.

“This project will bring more children, families and tourists to Warragamba to play and have a good time, it will also support 10 jobs during construction, creating a boost for the local economy,” Dr McVeigh said.

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor, who attended the start of works today, said the play space would encourage physical activity.

“The project will include the construction of a new, inclusive, children’s play area featuring play equipment and sensory items as well as park furniture, landscaping, accessible amenities and pathways,” Mr Taylor said.

Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Judith Hannan said the project was designed according to the principles of inclusive play and inspired by feedback received from community engagement activities.

“Today’s sod turn event marks the start of construction, involving the renewal of the retaining wall and footpath along the Fourteenth Street side of the play space,” Cr Hannan said.

The Warragamba Civic Park Inclusive Play Space project is jointly funded with the Coalition Government investing $350,000, the New South Wales Government $360,000, Wollondilly Shire Council $770,000, and the Touched by Olivia Foundation $15,000.