Have your say on the future of KidsTown

At the August council meeting, council committed to a community engagement process to shape the master plan, ensuring future investment and site improvements reflect community needs and aspirations.

Phase one of the engagement process started on Friday, September 12 and will run to October 31, giving residents the chance to share their views on the remediation process and the timing of the removal of non-compliant equipment, helping project teams plan with community feedback in mind.

Consultation activities in phase one will include on-site information sessions at KidsTown, along with online feedback opportunities through council’s Shaping Greater Shepparton platform.

The first information sessions will be held at KidsTown on Tuesday, September 23, with people able to drop in between 11am and 1pm.

The second information session at KidsTown will be held on Thursday, October 2, with people able to drop in between 4pm and 6pm.

Council encourages everyone, including both past and future users of KidsTown, to get involved and help shape a destination that reflects the values and needs of the Greater Shepparton community.

Phase two will include pop-up information sessions and targeted workshops with schools and community groups.

City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said council wanted to reassure the community that works on the project would not commence until community members were given the chance to have their say.

“The consultation will provide plenty of opportunities for the community to contribute their ideas and have input at each stage of the project, including before any works begin,” he said.

“The revitalisation project is about preserving the spirit of KidsTown while ensuring it remains safe, inclusive and inspiring for generations to come.

“The playground is part of the social fabric of our region and a part of many childhoods, including my own.”

For more information and to participate, visit shepp.city/kidstown