A New Play Space for Waverley Primary School

What

GRCC part-funded a new sandpit and climbing wall at Waverley Primary School, with plans for a trampoline, net swing, and softfall to follow.

Who

Children and families in Waverley, a community with financial, psychological, and transport challenges.

Where

Waverley Primary School, Waverley, Launceston, Tasmania

When

2025/26 u2014 completion expected June 2026

How It Helped

A well-designed play space delivers far more than recreation — it becomes a daily gathering point for families and a catalyst for neighbourly connection. For Waverley, a suburb with limited community infrastructure, this project addressed a genuine gap in local amenity. Children gain a safe, stimulating environment to develop physical and social skills, while parents and carers have a reason to meet and build relationships. The long-term benefit is a stronger, more cohesive neighbourhood where residents feel invested in shared spaces.