16 August 2018

Gunnedah Shire Council is excited to announce that as part of its Parks Playground Equipment Improvement Program, new playground equipment will be installed next to the amenities block at Donnelly Fields.

Council’s Manager of Public Facilities Geoff Phillips said the equipment was going to be a great addition to the park.

“Installing a playground at Donnelly Fields will not only enhance the facility, but provide a fun and safe space for children to play while the sporting fields are in use, or for the community to enjoy at any time,” Mr Phillips said.

The new playground forms part of the upgrade to the riverine and sporting precinct and Council is calling on the community to have their say on which design they prefer.

“We want the community to decide what sort of playground equipment they would like to have installed in the area. Be sure to show the family or anyone who will use the park, and take a vote,” Mr Phillips said.

There are three different equipment options, with the most popular option as voted by the community to be installed.

Closing date for submissions is 31 August 2018. Votes will be counted via a survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/donnellyfield 

For more information please contact Gunnedah Shire Council on (02) 6740 2100.

Photo caption: The three options for playground equipment, with the most popular option as voted by the community to be installed. Overseer Sports/Open Spaces Craig Dixon at the site of the proposed playground.

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Media contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100.