Timaru District Council

Timaru District Council is thrilled for the CPlay playground to become a reality at Caroline Bay. Once completed, the playground will provide continuous entertainment, exercise and fun for families andchildren of all ages and abilities.
We believe that we will see an increase in tourism in the Timaru District because of the playground;playgrounds of this stature are very well-received and a place that people want to visit and enjoy.Having a purpose-built playground to be functional for children of all ages and disabilities maximisesthe use of the playground as it is fit-for-purpose for everyone. Children and families will come toplay, exercise and socialise, which has a considerable impact on the overall health and wellbeing ofour community.
Timaru District Council stands behind this initiative with full support. We believe that CPlay will notonly be a playground, but a safe environment for children and families to feel welcomed andincluded. It has inclusivity as its main initiative, which we love.
We see this project as an example ofour community coming together to provide better health and social outcomes for the.district.We are supportive of the CPlay initiative, and wish the group all the very best with their fundraising efforts.
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Hilton Haulage

"Given our Timaru roots, we see ourselves as well imprinted in the south Canterbury community and know the township to be a great place for whanau to raise tamariki. In recent years, whanau and whanaungatanga has become even more important to the physical and mental health of our tamariki. We are proud to support the grant application and focus on enriching the lives of our young whanau now andfor generations after us. The application will provide a free, fun experience for residents, attracting visitorswith economic benefits for the community and improving the social, physical and mental health of ourtamariki. In conclusion, we fully support the efforts of the CPlay committee as they seek external funding to support aprogram designed to enhance the life for young whanau within the Timaru district."
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Timaru CBD Group

"We believe that the CPlay playground, with all its new play facilities, will be a great asset to Timaru'spubic realm, benefitting the health, wellbeing and education of our community and, in particular, ourtamariki for generations to come.The enhancement of the Bay by this great community initiative will compliment the evolving nature ofthe town centre by enhancing the experiential character of our principal gathering space andimproving the active leisure offering on the doorstep of the CBD." - Nigel Gilkison, Chairperson
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