Users of the Jirramba Playground at Saratoga can look forward to an upgraded toilet facilities thanks to $150,000 in funding through the Local Small Commitments Allocation Program secured for the community.
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the investment is welcome news to the community and was proud to announce Central Coast Council had been successful in obtaining the funding for the upgrade.
“Jirramba Playground is already a great place to take the family and enjoy some quality time in the outdoors, so this funding that we have secured will further improve the playground as a whole.”
“Funding will be allocated to Central Coast Council to upgrade these facilities, which at current, are dilapidated and not fit for purpose.”
Mr Crouch said it is important all local playground and parks have adequate facilities to meet the needs of the users and congratulated both Central Coast Council and 3 Villages Community Group on the news.
“I want to express my congratulations to both Central Coast Council, who were successful in receiving this funding, as well as 3 Villages Community Group, who have long advocated for this to happen.”
Central Coast Council’s spokesperson said Council is delighted to be advised of the $150,000 grant for the upgrade of the Jirramba Reserve amenities block at Saratoga. The upgrading of this public facility in this very popular park will be greatly appreciated by the community.