A team from the Kiama Council has begun dismantling the outdated play equipment situated at Hindmarsh Park in the centre of town to pave the way for a brand-new $4.5 million remake. 

The long awaited reformation at the heart of Kiama includes a modern children’s playground, serving as the focal point of the project. Alongside this, the initiative encompasses enhancements including revamped pathways, shelters, seating and an overhaul of the Orry Kelly stage, along with fresh landscaping of the gardens. 

The removal of the existing play structures, occurring ahead of schedule, enables their contractors to lay the groundwork for the installation of the new playground.

The upcoming children’s reactionary area will boast a myriad of features including towers equipped with rope climbing, bridges and slides alongside trampolines, seesaws, carousels and swings. 

Additionally, picnic furniture, shelters, toddler play springers and sensory trails are being installed.

Progress on the project has seen the completion of the Collins Street footpath upgrade, removal of old Terralong Street seating and tables, and preparations for the installation of replacements. Concurrently, efforts are underway towards enhancing the Orry Kelly stage, involving the removal of a former shade structure and preparations for a replacement foundation.

Anticipated to be finalised in time for the October school holidays, the project's funding stems from the NSW Government, facilitated through the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, Stronger Country Communities Program and the Active Transport Program.