The Mooroopna Community Plan Committee together with Greater Shepparton City Council have worked with local residents to drive the project, which includes a stand-alone shelter, basketball court and ring, picnic table, bench, additional trees and nature play elements installed, together with timber poles and rock boulders for climbing and playing.
Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Director Community Amanda Tingay is excited for the local community to start enjoying the new play facilities.
“Council would like to thank the Committee and local community who have been very proactive in supporting this project, through hosting regular community events in the park and local fundraising, bringing this project to fruition.” Ms. Tingay said.
The project is supported by 14 funding partners, including:
- Greater Shepparton City Council
- Australian Government
- Department of Health and Human Services – Community Shade Grant Program
- Bendigo Bank – Connected Communities
- Life Church
- Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna
- Mooroopna Lions Club
- Rotary Mooroopna
- Greater Shepparton Basketball Association
- Mooroopna Primary School
- Mooroopna Secondary College
- Ardmona Primary School
- St Mary’s Primary School
- Mooroopna Park Primary School
