2007-08 Playground Safety Program

Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) is pleased to announce the renewal of 15 playspaces across the ACT in the 2007-08 financial year. The Playground Safety Program is an ongoing capital works program to renew playspaces across the ACT.   

For a list of playspaces being renewed in the 2007-08 financial year go to: Playspaces to be Renewed

Renewal of the Chifley and Macgregor Playspaces

A key component of the 2007-2008 Playground Safety Program is the renewal of the playspaces at Chifley and Macgregor from local to central play spaces. These play spaces are being upgraded in line with Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) draft strategy for public play spaces in Canberra, which recognises that play spaces integrated with other community facilities and activities, have the potential to strengthen the community fabric.

Community consultations about the renewal of the Chifley Place, Chifley and Berne Crescent, Macgregor play spaces were undertaken by Parks, Conservation and Lands (PCL) in October 2007. The consultation sought thoughts and comments about the play space renewals from local residents.

A consultant landscape architect was commissioned by PCL in November 2007 to develop plans for the play space renewals. Comments received from community consultations have been incorporated into the Final Sketch Plans.

TAMS is now pleased to promote the Final Sketch Plans for the renewal of the play spaces at Chifley Place, Chifley and Berne Crescent, Macgregor.

To view the plans for each site go to:

• Chifley Playspace
• Macgregor Playspace

Plans can also be found at the Chifley shopping centre and at the Macgregor swimming centre.

Construction of the playspaces is due to commence in April/May 2008.

For more information contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81