Ready, set, vote: have your say on playground colours

Published on 12 June 2025

Calling young families: you’re invited to cast a vote for your preferred colours at three local playgrounds that are being replaced.

Community feedback has helped shape the designs for Bob Pettitt Reserve playground in Jan Juc, Moriac All-Access Playground at Newling Reserve, and Ocean Acres Playground in Torquay.

Check out the designs, the equipment, and vote for preferred colours

Surf Coast Shire Councillor Liz Pattison thanked everyone who provided input in the opening round of consultation.

“In total we had 118 survey responses,” she said. “We also had some great feedback from the Jan Juc kindergarten families, including the kids who love to play at the Bob Pettitt Reserve Playground.

“A common theme across all three playgrounds was that people love the natural look and feel, so that will be retained.

“The pitter-patter of feet on the popular platforms at Bob Pettitt will continue, while the playground will also have plenty of places to climb, swing, slide, balance and play pretend.”

Council regularly inspects playgrounds and renews them when they’re ageing and in poor condition, before they become unsafe. Playgrounds that are being replaced need to offer similar play features and fun and can welcome minor changes.

“We’re ensuring that the Moriac playground remains an accessible playground with an access ramp, wheelchair carousel and swing for people with a disability, while Bob Pettitt Reserve and Ocean Acres playgrounds will meet new access requirements,” Cr Pattison said.

“I encourage local families to look at the designs and let us know which colours they think would suit best.”

After the community vote has decided the colours, the playgrounds are scheduled to be replaced between September and November. Specific timing for each site will be confirmed.

Voting for the playground colours will close Thursday 3 July.