Overview
Summary
The Playground Renewal Program featured new play equipment and rubber soft-fall surfacing at 10 playgrounds stretching from Cape Tribulation to Craiglie. Works commenced mid-March and were completed in June 2020.
Cost of Project
$525,000
Where are the upgrades?
Port Douglas & Craiglie
Milman Drive Reserve
- New rubber soft fall
- New main play unit
- New swing set
Rex Smeal Park
- New rubber soft fall around new swing set only
- New swing set
Bruno Reidwig Park
- New rubber soft fall around the junior play area only
- New junior play unit
Mossman
Forest Glen
- New rubber soft fall around the main play unit and swing set
- New main play unit
George Davis Park
- New rubber softfall around new junior play unit
- New junior play unit
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Cooya Beach
Lou Prince Park
- New rubber soft fall around the new climbing unit
- New climbing unit
Cooya Esplanade South
- New rubber soft fall around the main play unit and swing set
- New swing set
Wonga Beach
Wonga Community Park
- New rubber soft fall around the main play unit and swing set
Bells Park
- New rubber soft fall around the main play unit and swing set
- New swing set
Cape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation Playground
- New rubber soft fall around the new main play unit and other existing fixtures.
- New play unit
Project Updates
JUNE 2020
Council has completed the Playground Renewal Project which has seen new or upgraded playground equipment at ten locations around the shire. Three in Port Douglas, two sites Mossman, Cooya Beach and Wonga Beach and new equipment for the playground in Cape Tribulation.
MAY 2020
Council officers will seek community feedback about a new playground in Craiglie in six months to ensure it is not adversely affecting neighbours. Douglas Shire Council resolved to install the playground at Millman Drive by the end of June and re-evaluate the appropriateness of the chosen site at a future date. The playground includes a swing set, seesaw, junior climbing apparatus and rubber soft-fall safety matting. Council officers will work with the concerned residents to ensure any impacts are minimised as practically possible.
JANUARY 2020
Council conducted a letter box drop about the proposed playground at 49 Milman Drive in Craiglie. This proposal is in response to a request from residents, initially received by Council in July, 2017 and again in January, 2018. The request was supported by a petition signed by 37 residents. To view a copy of the leaflet provided to residents, click here.
Enquiries
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Council at 4099 9444 or enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
