As many of you will be aware, as part of our respective 10-Year Plans, Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council are creating an inclusive, regional playspace within Saxton Field.

This decision followed strong support from submitters regarding the inclusion of accessible play facilities within Saxton Field.

Consultation is already underway with focus groups meeting with iwi representatives, community groups and schools to hear their thoughts on what this playspace may look like and what features they would like included.

And now it’s your turn to have your say! We’re encouraging everyone to complete a short survey and help shape this amazing asset for all of Te Tauihu.

In the survey, you’ll be asked some questions about the people and groups who will enjoy the new facility, and more importantly, what types of activities, themes and apparatus should be included in the final design.

Space to spin? Bountiful BBQs? Gallons of waterplay or some special themed apparatus to make every visit memorable? There are plenty of options to consider.

The survey is open now and we’ll be taking contributions right through to Monday 30 June.

We are extremely pleased to help bring this playground to fruition, so we’re looking forward to hearing what you think is important in creating the best playground possible.

This $1.46 million project is just over 60% funded through the Richmond Reserve Financial Contributions, with the remaining amount shared equally between us and Nelson City Council with Saxton being a shared facility.