Despite opposition from within the council, construction on an “all abilities” playground will commence in Lightning Ridge within the next few weeks.
Councillors have approved the partnership with the NSW Government to build an inclusive play space at Lions Park next to the Visitor Information Centre on Bill O’Brien Way.
“The park intends to create a sensory experience for children with disabilities. It’s about access,” said Megan Dixon, General Manager of Walgett Shire Council. “It’s an all abilities play opportunity”.
The park will be built next to the existing playground; a decision made after three rounds of community consultation and the scrapping of the original idea which would have seen it built under large powerlines…