As we enter spring, the countdown to summer is well and truly on, and we're getting excited about the opening of one of Council's major projects: the Bannockburn Heart.
Construction of the Bannockburn Heart is well underway, with many of the play elements and structures already installed. With the cool temperatures hopefully behind us, now is the perfect time to start picturing how you will enjoy the regional playspace - perhaps spending warm days enjoying picnics and outdoor fun at the new playgrounds with the family, cooking up lunch on one of the BBQs, or bringing the grandkids along to the Shire's first water playspace.
Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart Precinct at the corner of Milton and Byron Streets will create an attractive and welcoming community civic space in the heart of Bannockburn. Featuring new water and adventure play, active recreation equipment; and community facilities including public toilets, seating, BBQs, shade, lighting and landscaped public space; this project will be an exciting addition to Golden Plains Shire.
The Heart will also be the Shire's first inclusive playspace, with accessible play elements and DDA compliant toilets, making it a regional destination for people with disabilities and their families.
Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart is a partnership project, co-funded by the Federal Government's National Stronger Regions Fund, grants from the Victorian State Government's Regional Development Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria, and Council. Our successful lobbying for grants from both governments on this and other major projects in Bannockburn allows Council to redirect our budget revenue to provide full or majority support to projects in the smaller townships across the municipality.
As the works progress and opening day draws near, stay tuned for details of the community opening of the Heart! Follow Golden Plains Shire Council on social media and read the Golden Plains Times to keep up-to-date with all the latest developments.