Tumut Rotary Pioneer Park Upgrades

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Through the NSW Government's Public Spaces Legacy Program Council received $1,330,000 for the Tumut Rotary Pioneer Park Masterplanning and Upgrade Project. The funding agreement specified the following elements be included: provision of additional green infrastructure and nature based play spaces, construction of a new amenities building, improved pathways and more picnic and seating areas .

Masterplanning

Creating a masterplan for Pioneer Park will shape how the space is developed for future generations. Community feedback gathered at our park pop-up in December 2021, online survey results and discussions with key user groups has been incorporated into the final Masterplan which has now been endorsed by Council. Click here to view masterplan.

Not everything detailed in the masterplan is included in stage one, but having the plan allows us to have a considered and staged approach to improvements as funding becomes available.

Funded Stage one upgrades include:

  • New accessible amenities building, to be located near the pool carpark and raised above flood level
  • New nature-based play spaces to cater for younger children
  • Improved pathways – new accessible pathway to amenities and shelter
  • Improved walking paths down near the river – raised above low flood level
  • New bridges into park
  • Low maintenance plantings and more seating and picnic tables
  • Solar lighting from the racecourse to Riverglade Caravan Park

Stage one upgrades were completed in early 2024 and opening celebrations will be held at 4pm on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

Public spaces connect us, inspire us and make us healthier and happier.

Through the NSW Government's Public Spaces Legacy Program Council received $1,330,000 for the Tumut Rotary Pioneer Park Masterplanning and Upgrade Project. The funding agreement specified the following elements be included: provision of additional green infrastructure and nature based play spaces, construction of a new amenities building, improved pathways and more picnic and seating areas .

Masterplanning

Creating a masterplan for Pioneer Park will shape how the space is developed for future generations. Community feedback gathered at our park pop-up in December 2021, online survey results and discussions with key user groups has been incorporated into the final Masterplan which has now been endorsed by Council. Click here to view masterplan.

Not everything detailed in the masterplan is included in stage one, but having the plan allows us to have a considered and staged approach to improvements as funding becomes available.

Funded Stage one upgrades include:

  • New accessible amenities building, to be located near the pool carpark and raised above flood level
  • New nature-based play spaces to cater for younger children
  • Improved pathways – new accessible pathway to amenities and shelter
  • Improved walking paths down near the river – raised above low flood level
  • New bridges into park
  • Low maintenance plantings and more seating and picnic tables
  • Solar lighting from the racecourse to Riverglade Caravan Park

Stage one upgrades were completed in early 2024 and opening celebrations will be held at 4pm on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

  • Opening Celebration

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    14 March 2024

    Community members are invited to join Snowy Valleys Council, and members of Rotary Club of Tumut for an official ceremony on Tuesday 26 March 2024, to officially mark the successful completion of the $1,330,000 park upgrade project funded by the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program.

    Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities which will include a plaque unveiling and cake-cutting.

  • Finishing Touches Complete Project

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    20 December 2023

    A new pedestrian bridge connecting the two Elm Drive car parks has been installed. The carparks will be resealed in the new year for improved user accessibility and safety.

    Other recent works include: Click here to see images.

    • New trees planted between the playground and amenities building to provide shade in the future.

    • Turf has been laid around the playground areas

    • Installation of a swing to cater for babies

    • Path connected the carparks

    • Bridge installation action shots


  • Riverwalk Solar Lights

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    29 November 2023

    Evening strolls along the Tumut Riverwalk are now a whole lot brighter and safer thanks to the installation of 32 new solar lights. The Riverwalk is now lit up from the racecourse to Riverglade Caravan Park. Eight lights were installed along the path through Bila Park and Rotary Pioneer Park in 2020




  • New Play Equipment

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    27 September 2023

    The final pieces of the Pioneer Park playground in Tumut are coming together. The new spinning orb, trampoline and climbing tower have had the safety tick of approval from our playground certifier and are ready for play. Click here to see more images.

    Surrounding the new amenities, we've laid down turf, and we're currently planting greenery throughout the area. While the nature play area is almost ready, a few sections of the park will remain fenced off to allow the grass seed to take root and grow.

  • Project Update

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    18 August 2023

    The upgrade project is picking up again following the installation of the new amenities building.

    Connecting paths from the amenities building to the carparks have now been constructed and connection works to commission the building are underway.

    Other works to be delivered under the project scope include: Solar lighting along the Riverwalk from Pioneer Park through Bila Park to the entrance of Riverglade Caravan Park, new play equipment, installation of new pedestrian bridge between the two Elm Drive carparks and carpark sealing.

    Works completed to date include: Click here to see images

    • Nature play spaces

    • Concrete edging around playground areas

    • Rework of walking paths

    • Two new pedestrian bridges

    • New bollards around the Elm Drive carpark

    • Timber platform seating

    • Clean-up of the banks around the pond


  • Exciting Update

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    12 July 2023

    Construction has begun on the new amenities building at Rotary Pioneer Park! ️This much-anticipated facility will feature one unisex ambulant toilet and one unisex accessible toilet, making it inclusive for all visitors. The building will be conveniently linked to the pool carpark and Elm Drive carpark with connecting paths.

    Sections of the park are closed; however, pathways through the park to the Riverwalk are open.

  • Carpark Reopens

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    29 June 2023

    New pedestrian bridges leading into Pioneer Park from Elm drive have been installed and the carpark has reopened. The pathway through the park is open but the playground equipment remains out of bounds while we finish off construction works and re-establish the soft fall.

    New bollards have been installed around the edge of the carpark and the site for the new amenities has been prepared.



  • Upgrades Taking Shape

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    25 May 2023

    Park upgrades are coming along, and the new nature play area is going to provide lots of opportunities for active and co-operative play.

    Latest works include:

    • Installation of timber beams and poles in nature play area
    • Platform for new slide to connect upper playground to lower level
    • Timber platform stage seating
    • New concrete to merge existing concrete areas around picnic shelter
    • Construction of new pedestrian bridge with heavy vehicle capacity underway
    • Toilet location excavated in preparation for building delivery next month

    The Elm Drive Carpark and pedestrian access into the park from the carpark remains closed but the River Walk is open.

  • Elm Drive Carpark Closed For Works

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    16 May 2023

    The Elm Drive Carpark is TEMPORARILY CLOSED while we work to safely complete construction. The concrete area around the picnic shelter is being consolidated and a new pedestrian bridge with vehicle capacity is being built.

    Pedestrian access into the park via the Elm Drive carpark is also out of action for a couple of weeks.

    The River Walk remains open and users are advised to find an alternative parking area to start their activities.

  • Project Update

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    28 April 2023

    Pioneer Park has been buzzing with activity, here's the latest update:

    • Rework of the walking path at the river end near the park’s Labyrinth is complete but access to the path remains closed to give the turf time to regenerate.
    • Playground areas have been excavated and new concrete edgings, that double as riding paths, have been built around the play spaces.
    • All existing play equipment will stay with the addition of a new slide connecting the highest play area to the lower level and the damaged rope climbing castle will be replaced.
    • The boulders from the rock circle have been relocated across the path and will form the basis of a nature play area with the addition of local recycled timbers.
    • Concrete formwork has been laid for the path that will connect the Elm Drive park entrance to the new toilets (see photo).


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