The City of Sydney is looking to give its laneways and forgotten spaces a much needed refresh, as part of the council’s post-pandemic recovery measures for the harbour city.
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Streetscaping and a future all-abilities playground in Noble Park have received a $500,000 State grant.
Under the Noble Park Revitalisation Project, the funds will go towards improved amenities in Douglas Street ($310,000) and the playground in Ross Reserve ($190,000).
Greater Dandenong Council has allocated $585,000 and $180,000 to the respective projects.
The all-abilities playground caters for all children and adults, including those with disabilities. It will have spaces for nature play, sensory play and open grass areas.
Works have started and are expected to finish in July.
South Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Talarmis said the projects put “Noble Park people front and centre”.
“Iit’s an important step in the community’s steady recovery from the effects of the pandemic.”
7 May 2021 11:39am
Noble Park residents can look forward to improved streetscapes and a new local playground, thanks to the state government’s $500,000 investment in the Noble Park Revitalisation Project.
Lee Tarlamis, member for South Eastern Metropolitan, said “projects like the Douglas Street revitalisation project and the all-abilities playground put the needs of Noble Park people front and centre – it’s an important step in the community’s steady recovery from the effects of the pandemic.”
The work will see improvements to amenities on Douglas Street and the development of an all-abilities playground, which will allow children and people with disabilities to play in a safe new space.