Picnic Point playground moves

to consultation phase

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan is pleased to see that Central Coast Council is moving in the right direction and consulting with the community for the upgrade to Picnic Point Playground.

19 June 2024

THE project will see the existing local level playspace upgraded to a district playspace, achieved with funding by the Minns Labor Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.

Central Coast Council was allocated $190,000 in funding to deliver the playspace, to provide a greater place experience for the community.

This funding is part of a total of a $400,000 election promise made by Mr Mehan and now received by Central Coast Council for playspace upgrades in The Entrance electorate.

Mr Mehan promised upgrades to three playspaces and works on Maidens Brush Reserve playspace and the iconic Rocket Park at Long Jetty having already seen works completed.

David Mehan said “Consultation is important. I am glad that our community will have input into the design of this major project which will see the local playspace upgraded to a district playspace.

“I expect Council to ensure that the community’s voice is heard and that the playspace reflects what the community has been asking for.

“I am proud to be a part of a Minns Labor government funding upgrades to playspaces, which will ensure that for generations to come, our children will continue to be able to enjoy the outdoors.”

Council expects consultation for the Picnic Point Playground to go out next week, then out to tender at the beginning of the financial year, with construction now anticipated to commence late this calendar year.