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Project Overview
Glen Innes Severn Council has delivered the Anzac Park Nature Play Park to provide a modern, inclusive and nature‑based play space for children and families, supporting active lifestyles, wellbeing and social connection.
Glen Innes Severn Council has delivered the Anzac Park Nature Play Park to provide a modern, inclusive and nature‑based play space for children and families, supporting active lifestyles, wellbeing and social connection.
Project background and funding
Proudly funded by NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Round 5, Australian Government Growing Regions Program Round 2 (administered by NSW Government), and Glen Innes Severn Council.
Community advocacy for an upgraded playground began in September 2022, leading Council to secure $500,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, with a $100,000 Council co‑contribution.
On 30 January 2025, Council was awarded an additional $600,000 through the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, allowing the full project to be delivered together as a $1.2 million investment.
Community engagement
Community engagement played a key role in shaping the project. Formal consultation on the proposed design was undertaken from 17 June to 9 July 2025, with feedback helping inform the final design, including play elements, accessibility and safety considerations.
Design, construction and current status
Following completion of consultation and design finalisation, construction commenced later in 2025. By December 2025, major works were nearing completion, with final surfacing and inspections carried out shortly after.
In January 2026, the Nature Play Park reached practical completion and was formally handed over to Council. The park is now open and operational for community use. As with any new infrastructure project, minor rectification works may continue, with Council working with the contractor to address these as required.
The project was delivered in partnership with Moduplay, with the involvement of Council staff and local organisations, and officially opened to mark its completion and community contribution.
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Page last updated: 11 Feb 2026, 04:33 PM
Project Timeline
September 2022
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Parents in the LGA sends letter to Council campaigning for a new playground.
A playground consultant issues a concept design at Council’s request.
Council applies for funding through the Stronger Country Communities Round 5 Program.
December 2022
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Funding application approved: $500k funds awarded to Council through the Stronger Country Communities Program Round 5
$100k co-contribution from Council creating a $600,000 budget for Stage 1 of the project.
2023-2024
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Council prioritises upgrades to the Aquatic Centre and Centennial Parklands, delaying work on the ANZAC Park Playground.
Council secures an additional $600k through the Growing Regions Program to deliver Stage 2, presenting opportunity to deliver both stages of the project together.
May 2025
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Funding agreement is finalised and Deed is signed by Growing Regions Program.
17 June 2025: Community Consultation Opens
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Council invites community to provide feedback on proposed designs for new ANZAC Nature Play Park.
9 July 2025: Community Consultation Closes
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Consultation closes for review – project team evaluates feedback and reports on key outcomes and estimated construction start date.
13 October 2025
ANZAC Nature Play Park has finished this stage
Demolition begins, and the existing playground closes.
