Ken Newman Park Playground Upgrade

At this stage, the playground upgrade should not require the removal of any trees.

This playground does not require fencing due to its safe location away from roads or traffic.

The playground is being replaced under the City of Parramatta Playground Replacement Program as it has reached the end of its functional life and must be upgraded to meet Australian standards for playground safety.

The play surface around the play equipment will be made from a coloured porous rubber.

No. A new bin and bubbler were considered but will not be included in this update.

Yes, the playground will include a minimum of two new seats with backrests.

Outdoor exercise equipment is not designed for children and cannot be included in playgrounds. The budget has been specifically allocated to upgrade the playground and does not allow for additional items in the park.

No trampolines or flying foxes are planned for this playground as these items are too expensive to be funded under a local playground budget.

No water play is planned for this playground as it is only to be installed in specially considered locations and is too expensive to install and maintain under a local playground budget.

At this stage, the available budget is not large enough to allow for the installation of shade sails. However, in response to the Community Infrastructure Strategy recommendation that shade be considered as part of local playground upgrades, additional shade trees will be planted around and within the playground footprint to take advantage of extensive existing garden beds.