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LAKES PLAYGROUND OFFICIALLY OPENED 

Feb 4, 2025 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News

Locals and visitors have given the new Lakes Entrance Foreshore Playground the tick of approval, with many families appreciating the project over the summer holidays.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $20 million over several years from the previous Federal Government for projects in Lakes Entrance, including the Foreshore Playground, which was officially opened on Saturday.

“The hard-working team at Pearce Cameron in Bairnsdale has produced an outstanding playground with the $1.6 million I secured from the previous Federal Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP),” Mr Chester said.

“The playground features Indigenous-themed attractions along with a water play area, flying fox, swings, slides and picnic facilities. It integrates seamlessly with the recently installed foreshore artwork and the initial phase of the access all-abilities  Krauatungalung Walk project, highlighting our region’s heritage while offering outdoor exercise options for everyone.”

Mr Chester said the foreshore playground in Lakes Entrance was just one of many projects made possible by LRCIP.

“The previous Federal Government created the LRCIP to assist local councils with funding for local roads and community projects that would otherwise take years to receive support,” Mr Chester said.

“The LRCIP has delivered dozens of projects across Gippsland, including playgrounds, pump tracks, recreation reserve improvements, community hall upgrades, road safety upgrades and walking trail improvements.

“It was a good funding program because all local councils received a funding allocation, and they were able to decide local priorities in consultation with their communities.

“Sadly, the Albanese Government has abolished future rounds of the LRCIP, which will make it difficult to secure a pipeline of community infrastructure projects like this one in our region.

“I will keep working with local councils to secure funding for projects that make Gippsland an even better place to live, work and visit.”

Esplanade and Marine Parade improvements, the Old Slipway redevelopment, Jemmy’s Point reserve, Bullock Island bridge, and Krauatungalung Walk are among the haul of Lakes Entrance projects Mr Chester successfully secured funding to compete.

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