This project marks the first project delivered from the Fawckner Dve Precinct Masterplan, signalling the beginning of a broader transformation of the area.
The new flying fox will provide endless fun for young locals and visitors alike, featuring a double-seat design with both a disk seat and a bucket seat to ensure accessibility and enjoyment for everyone.
Additionally, a rubber-surfaced pathway will encircle the play area, with wood-chip soft fall extending to the borders for added safety and comfort.
Benalla Mayor Bernie Hearn said she was thrilled about the installation.
“This project shows how important it is to have a clear vision and a strong grant advocacy strategy in place,” Cr Hearn said.
“By identifying priorities and aligning them with funding opportunities, we’re able to deliver real improvements for our community, starting with this exciting new flying fox at the Fawckner Dve Reserve.
“This project is another step towards realising council’s vision for this precinct, as set out in the Fawckner Dve Masterplan.”
The flying fox is expected to be completed in the first week of June, with minimal disruption to the surrounding area.
It will soon be complemented by the installation of a new pump track and accessible footpaths, further enhancing recreational opportunities for the Benalla community.
The flying fox is funded by the Victorian Government Department of Justice Creating Safer Places grant program.
Following the installation of the flying fox, council will begin work on a new pump track, supporting infrastructure, and a network of accessible paths throughout the precinct.
These upgrades form part of a $1 million grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria, secured through council’s master-planning and grant advocacy efforts to deliver inclusive, high-quality recreational spaces for the Benalla Rural City community.
For more information on the works or updates throughout the project, contact Benalla Rural City Council on 5760 2600.
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