The following residents of the ACT draw the attention of the Assembly to the existing community playground near Fisher shops is woefully inadequate.
The equipment is small and not suitable for a range of ages. There are electric BBQ facilities already in place, which are cleaned and maintained, and yet they are rarely used as there is insufficient seating, and no shelter. The space is not enticing as a space to gather and use for the community. There is ample space in the area to support a bigger and better playground facility without impacting on local residents.
New suburbs are receiving multiple large and expensive playgrounds, while those of us in older existing suburbs are going without. I would like to see some equity in these build projects, and making use of existing facilities. A proposal has been submitted to the ACT Chief Minister for consideration in the upcoming budget, and by supporting this petition we may force action on a previously unnoticed area.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to upgrade the Fisher playground with the installation of modern, inclusive play equipment suitable for children of a range of ages, the addition of shaded seating areas and picnic tables to encourage longer visits, and landscaping improvements to enhance safety and aesthetics. Community consultation on the design and elements is also requested to ensure that needs of all ages of children are considered.