Outdoor playspaces level up for Lake Mac
Published on 08 October 2021
Lake Mac’s $7.3 million outdoor recreational makeover will provide the community with exciting new playgrounds and skate parks, as part of the 2021-2022 Operational Plan.
Dudley’s Reay Park, Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay, Windale’s Bahloo Reserve, Bernie Goodwin Memorial Reserve at Morisset, Belmont Lions Park, and Russell Reserve at Adamstown Heights are home to the new and upgraded public spaces where people of all ages can come and play.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said improving playspace facilities would bring an abundance of health and wellbeing benefits to the community.
“As we come out of lockdown, it will be fantastic to see the community safely enjoying our new additions to the city,’ Cr Fraser said.
The $264,000 multi-use recreational facility upgrade at Dudley’s Reay Park features a half-court basketball area and half-court tennis rebound wall. New amenities and a concrete path linking the multicourt, playground, toilets and existing shade structure complete the upgrade.
The $4.8 million revamp of Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay includes a new playground, amenities, skate park, outdoor fitness equipment and dog exercise areas. The new playground is currently under construction with works expected to be completed in early 2022.
The $1 million facility at Bahloo Reserve in Windale features a flow skate park design suitable for all skill levels and disciplines, complete with a new playground.
Belmont Lions Park and Russell Reserve Adamstown Heights playground upgrades, totalling $366,000 will open to the public in the coming weeks.
Another exciting skate park at Bernie Goodwin Memorial Reserve, Morisset is also due to open to the public by late October 2021 at a cost of $875,000.
Community Assets Delivery Coordinator Brent Wellham said the city is full of endless opportunities for fun.
“We manage and maintain more than 120 multi-use playground facilities across the City,” Mr Wellham said.
“The new playspaces help to nurture a sense of adventure while including children of all abilities. Recreation areas are a central part of Lake Macquarie; providing places for children to play and for parents to meet and socialise with others.”
Go to lakemac.com.au for more information.