A TOWERING 9.1 metre rope and slide structure has been revealed as the centrepiece of a $2.2 million upgrade of Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park.
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The Skywalk attraction is one of several new features included in revised plans designed to give the park even more “wow factor”.
Construction of the state-significant Kable Ave playground is on-track to be completed by the end of October.
The original plans, released by Tamworth Regional Council last year, provided for a bike track, junior and senior fitness circuits and a flying fox.
But the Skywalk, shade sails, a waterfall, improved lighting, panel fencing and 37-space car park have since been added to the design.
The recreational precinct will also feature a restaurant and cafe to be built by Single Builders and run by Jay Lynch and Dwone Jones of 360 Fitness.
Mayor Col Murray said the additions to the Tamworth Regional Playground were made possible through the support of local businesses donating their expertise, services, products and equipment.
“There is a high level of community interest in the project and council has been bowled over by the level of support it has received from local businesses,” he said.
“This has meant the facility has become bigger and better than we ever imagined. This is going to be something special that we probably won’t see anywhere else in NSW.
“This is something we expect will attract travellers through the North West and through the city to actually stop and come here and give their children a break.”
The upgrade is made possible through a $1.1 million NSW government grant and matching council funding, comprising $760,000 from the sale of Prince of Wales Park and $340,000 in developer contributions.
“It’s actually funded such that the ratepayers and the normal contributors to council don’t have to put any money in, which is a really good outcome,” Cr Murray said.
The German-engineered Skywalk climbing structure will be 9.1m high and feature three slides up to 13m in length.
Five closed circuit television cameras will be installed to monitor activity in the park precinct.