Friday, February 14, 2025

Upgraded Kiama park officially opens

Kiama Council has officially opened the new Hindmarsh Park, following playground upgrade works, landscaping and the addition of stage and picnic facilities at the popular reserve in the centre of Kiama.

Mayor, Cameron McDonald this morning cut the ribbon on the $4.5 million project along with Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads, Anna Watson; Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward and local primary school students.

“For generations of locals and visitors, Hindmarsh Park is as much a part of Kiama as our harbour, blowhole and beaches,” Mayor McDonald said.

“This investment by Kiama Council and the NSW Government means it will be a cherished place for generations to come.

“I want to thank our community for their involvement and support throughout the extensive design, consultation, planning and funding work required to deliver this project.

“I also want to thank the NSW Government for their significant funding support.”

The NSW Government provided $4.5 million for the project via a range of funding programs, including the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, Stronger Country Communities Fund and Get Active NSW (Active Transport: Walking/Cycling).

Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said it was fantastic to see the new and improved Hindmarsh Park open to the public.

“Hindmarsh Park’s transformation is more than just new equipment and landscaping, it’s about creating spaces that bring people together, fostering stronger communities, and providing the infrastructure our regional towns deserve,” Minister Moriarty said.

The new Hindmarsh Park boasts a new playground featuring rope climbing, bridges, slides, climbing walls, swings, balance walls and stepping stones. There are also accessible features such as a trampoline, marimba, swings, seesaw and carousel.

There are also natural elements of a sensory trail, sand and water play. This extends to the new landscaping which includes native plants such as Blue Flax Lily, Kangaroo Grass, Tussock Grass, White Correa, Guinea Flower, Coastal Rosemary and Honey Myrtle.

Latest Articles