Pictured: Mayor Gangemi pictured at Livvi's Place.
The Hills Shire Council is set to kick off a $2 million upgrade and extension at the much-loved Livvi's Place all-abilities playground at Bernie Mullane Reserve in Kellyville.
This revamp aims to transform the area into an all-inclusive recreation space, providing cutting-edge play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities.
The playground extension will introduce a variety of new features, including an accessible multi-activity play tower, a double flying fox, slides, a climbing net and swings designed for both toddlers and older children.
Additionally, the project includes the construction of an accessible amenities building, complete with a 'Changing Places' room, with an overhead hoist, shower, toilet, and ambulant unisex cubicles.
The upgrades will also encompass shade sails, picnic shelters, a dry creek bed, accessible park furniture and wide pathways, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.
The Livvi's Place Playground Extension Project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program in partnership with Council. The WSIG Program will deliver $2 billion of transformational infrastructure across Western Sydney – with $1.1 million going towards the Livvi's Place project.
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council, Dr Peter Gangemi, said the joint funding is elevating local infrastructure and nurturing an inclusive community within The Hills Shire.
"I believe Livvi's Place is our best playground in The Hills and this upgrade will make the location even better for our residents," Mayor Gangemi said.
"This playground has been a much-loved space for our families, and this grant will allow us to enhance and expand it even further. I want to thank the NSW Government for helping us create even more opportunities for play.
"We're proud to provide a place where children of all ages and abilities can have fun, and I hope this facility continues to bring joy to our community for generations to come."
The playground will be partially closed starting mid-September 2024.
Some areas of the current playground outside the construction zone will need to be closed off periodically for the work to be completed. However, Council aims to minimise the impact on visitors' enjoyment by keeping parts of the existing play areas, including the water play area, open for as much time as possible during the construction period.
For those seeking alternative play areas during the closure, nearby facilities include Samantha Riley Drive Reserve playground, Golden Grove Reserve, Duncraig Drive Reserve, and Ted Pike Reserve, all within 800 metres of Livvi's Place Playground.
An alternative water park is available at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills.
