Playground Replacement at Hamilton South Community Centre Opens

Tim Crakanthorp and Gary Christensen. Children: Caleb and Kaylee. Photos by CatholicCare.

State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp MP is very pleased to be delivering to the Hamilton South community the replacement playground at Hamilton South Community Hall as part of his election promise.

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Earlier this year, CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning received $70,000 to replace the playground at Hamilton South Community Centre.

The funds were delivered as part of the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitments Allocation program and have enabled the playground on Fowler Street to be replaced with a safer space for local children to enjoy.

Guided by community consultation, CatholicCare worked with Moduplay to deliver the upgrades over a four-month period. Playground and mulch compliance assessments took place last week to ensure the playground met all safety requirements.

The NSW Government has committed $37.2 million towards the Local Small Commitments Allocation program to help small local projects and programs that strengthen communities and provide improvements at a local level, making NSW an even better place to live.

Quotes attributable to Tim Crakanthorp MP, State Member for Newcastle:

“Safe and secure communal playgrounds are crucial to everyone’s well-being and play a huge role in fostering a sense of community.

“For years, the people of Hamilton South and I have been fighting for this playground, so it is especially rewarding to see that there is finally a safe space for the community to come and enjoy together.”

Quotes attributable to Gary Christensen, Executive Director CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning:

“Our hope now is that children and their families feel safe, happy, and refreshed after some time here. We know a playground means more than a collection of equipment – it provides grounding, learning, community and connection for so many.

“I am incredibly proud of the CatholicCare team, whose passion and dedication have made this playground a reality. We thank Tim Crakanthorp and the NSW Government who have supported us in delivering this important hub for the community.”