Community members are being given a final opportunity to collect their picket from the former Rippleside Playground which will be available on two collection dates.
The former wooden playground was constructed in 2001 and after reaching the end of its life was removed to make way for the new Rippleside Inclusive Playspace a Livvi’s Place last year.
Wooden pickets made up the boundary fence carrying the name of the person or family who purchased them following a community fundraising and construction effort.
As the playground was removed they were retained for people interested in keeping a permanent reminder of the playground.
While people were asked to register during September and October 2024 the City of Greater Geelong is creating one final opportunity for those who missed out during the registration period.
People interested in collecting their picket who missed out on registration are invited to email [email protected] for more information.
Pickets will be available for collection at the City's Belmont Depot at 135 Barwon Heads Road Belmont on:
- Wednesday 2 April 2025
- Saturday 5 April 2025.
- The collection time on both days is 8:00 am to noon.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
The playground at Rippleside was loved by the community for many years and these pickets offer those who generously donated at the time to retain a permanent keepsake.
“We know some people didn’t get a chance to register for their picket last year so we’re doing a final call – if you want to get your picket please get it touch and we’ll make it available on one of the two collection days.
Chair of the Sports & Recreation portfolio Councillor Eddy Kontelj
The new Rippleside Inclusive Playspace a Livvi’s Place is on track to open in the middle of the year.
It will incorporate multi-sensory and nature play elements helping to facilitate a range of different types of play for children of all ages and abilities.
Due to some instances of vandalism and damage at the playground over the past 20 years not all pickets that were registered are able to be accounted for.