Works notice: Mackenzie Reserve playspace, Budgewoi
We’re installing a new all-abilities seesaw rocker to replace the ageing all-abilities Liberty Swing, to ensure ongoing inclusive play at Mackenzie Reserve, Budgewoi.
When: Works start Monday 20 April and will take around one month to complete.
What to expect:
- Works will be limited to the Liberty Swing area only
- The rest of the playground will remain open
- Temporary fencing and minor noise during construction
Learn more about accessible and inclusive playspaces, explore our webpage or Accessible Playspaces brochure.
This update is funded by Council.
Thank you for your patience while we maintain and improve this playspace for our community.
FAQ
Q: Why is a swing being replaced by a seesaw rocker rather than keeping the swing or having both? Who decided this was the best course of action?
A: We recognise that different equipment supports different needs. Our aim is to provide a mix of inclusive play experiences across our playspaces. We are dedicated to implementing the principles of inclusive and accessible playspaces, in line with Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play guidelines, which Council helped develop through a collaborative process involving advocacy groups, parents, educators and industry experts. These guidelines help ensure new and upgraded playspaces meet high standards of accessibility and inclusion.
The existing Liberty Swing had reached the end of its service life and was requiring increasing maintenance to keep both the swing and its supporting infrastructure, including fencing, safe and functional.
The Liberty Swing falls short of newer inclusive playspace guidance, including the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play guidelines, as it presents an isolated play experience due to being fully fenced and separate from the rest of the playground.
The new wheelchair inclusive rocker does not require fencing, allowing it to be integrated into the broader playspace and supporting a more inclusive, accessible and connected play experience for all users at Mackenzie Reserve.
The new rocker/seesaw has been selected to support more connected and shared play. Ramps enable children and carers using wheelchairs to access the equipment, and it is designed for multiple users to play together, using shared body movement to collectively build momentum.
Council also engaged with Council’s Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG) throughout 2025 through a workshop and presentations focused on accessibility and inclusive playspace design, which helps guide our approach to inclusive upgrades across our playspace network.