Council received $720,000 from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund for three projects in the town.
They were a renewed play space at Memorial Park near the post office, a new outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve that was completed in 2021 and a new play space at Wattle St Reserve, which was completed this year.
The Memorial Park playground features a large structure with climbing and balancing challenges, multi-level platforms, two slides, a four-way rocker and triple swing.
The upgrade also included a shade sail, seating, a picnic table and fencing.
The outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve is a large pod located away from the existing play equipment. It includes body dips, leg raises, chest press, aerobic cycle, leg press and elliptical trainer.
The equipment is available for all to use, across the life stages, it is inclusive and features rubber under surfacing.
The new nature play space at Wattle St Reserve features a large multi-purpose structure with climbing and balancing challenges, multi-level platforms, two slides, a cantilever swing, a triple swing, connecting pathways, picnic seating and other nature play elements.
Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said the projects were vital for the region with an expanding population.
“We are focused on providing services and facilities for our growing shire,” he said.
“The playgrounds provide a space for families to visit and the fitness equipment means people of all ages can stay active.
“We’re very grateful for the Victorian Government’s support to make these two important projects a reality.”
Meanwhile, shoppers in Kilmore have been urged to continue to buy locally despite some disruption due to the Sydney St Rejuvenation Project.
Buds and Branches owner Di Templeton reminded shoppers that businesses were still open despite the changed conditions.
“Local businesses need support from the community as the construction works continue,” she said.
“It may look like your favourite businesses are closed, but get in contact with them, they will be happy to hear from you.
“This inconvenience is the price of a positive upgrade for our street and our town.”
Mitchell Shire Council said it had an engagement officer at the Kilmore Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays to field inquiries from the public.
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