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Murray Park Play Space

This project will meet the request of Thurgoona residents for a new place for children to play at Murray Park Estate.

Enviro Culture Services have finished construction. The temporary fencing has been removed and the park is now open for community play.

The new play space has the following elements:

  • Toddler play area
  • Nature play area
  • Junior Senior play area
  • Sandpit
  • Multi use court
  • Accessible swing and carousel
  • Shelter, shade structures and advanced tree planting
  • Park furniture and drink fountain
  • Kick about area

The community was asked to participate in a Have Your Say and public exhibition process to assist in developing the park master plan. .

14 February 2023

Construction is now complete, and the park is now ready for community play.

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2 December2022

The outdoor basketball area is taking shape while the shelter has been erected and concrete area ready for pouring.

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25 November 2022

Construction works has commenced. Drainage and the preparation of the outdoor basketball area well underway.

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11 October 2022

At last nights Council meeting, Council resolved to accept the tender from Enviro Culture Service to construct the Murray Park Play Space. An inception meeting will be held with the contractor to discuss expected commencement date of on-ground works.

22 July 2022

Detailed design is complete. The construction tender has been advertised and closes 9 August.

29 April 2022

Detailed design continues and on track to be completed in August

18 February 2022

Detailed design has commenced with an inception meeting held with the consultant.

1 October 2021

A request for quotation for detailed design has closed and are currently being assessed with a preferred consultant to be engaged soon.

12 April 2021

Council endorsed the final version of the Murray Park Master Plan at the Council meeting held on the 12 April 2021. Detailed design can now commence in readiness for construction.

26 March 2021

The public exhibition  period has concluded with a report being prepared for Council outlining the comments received. The report is scheduled to be presented to Council in April 2021 with the final version of the master plan.  Additional funds will be required to to complete the master plan.

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4 December 2020

The Draft Murray Park Master Plan is scheduled to be presented to Council on 14 December 2020. Upon endorsement the draft plan will be placed on public exhibition.

14 August 2020

MJLA  are finalising in the concept plan for the play space.

15 May 2020

The Have Your Say process has concluded. MJLA will now use the community feedback to develop concept deigns.