General manager Paul Lavars said the splash park, which has been designed in the shape of a broad-shelled turtle, should be completed by October.
“The way it’s been set up, it’s half park and half splash area, so it’s also a 12 months of the year play area,” he said.
“Even when it’s winter, we’ve set it up in a way that when the water is turned off, it’s still able to be played in.”
Among its features will be waterfalls and trampolines. The water component of the park will be at zero depth, making it a safe place to play.
Mr Lavars said he was looking forward to helping local and visiting families beat the heat in summer.
On top of the splash park, new green spaces with extra seating are being constructed, gravel paths will be sealed for accessibility and new enclosures are on the way.
An obstructive fence and dead foliage adjacent to the wetlands have been removed, allowing for a better view of the water and bird life.
A new demountable has been placed on-site for a veterinary nurse and the function centre has been renovated, among other buildings.
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