BY SHY-ANN ARKINSTALL
Newcastle Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes attended the opening of a new playground at Harold Myers Park in Birmingham Gardens today.
The new park cost $150,000 and features new walking paths and all new playground equipment, with more seating and shade set to be added in the future.
The playground is part of City of Newcastle's $750,000 investment into five new parks being opened this year across the city.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes says the opening events for new parks are important celebrations to bring the community together, particularly during school holidays.
Nelmes says its important for the council to "invest in quality facilities in our western suburbs" and create spaces for local families.
The council has invested $9.5 million in playgrounds over the past five years, with Newcastle now boasting 134 local playgrounds.
In addition to the investment in playgrounds currently being built, a $10 million, fully accessible playground is now in the planning stage and is set to be built at Foreshore Park.
"I'm really proud to be a part of a council that unanimously supports the investment into our city and suburbs," Nelmes said.
