Friday, 4 April 2025
Uralla’s Sunny Jim Mackay Park will soon become a lot more comfortable for users thanks to a $28,000 grant to build a new shade sail over the park’s gym equipment.
The funding comes from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitment Allocation program which provides benefits to local communities through a range of events, services and programs, playground and park upgrades, and more.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the park and said the addition of the new shade sail will be a huge benefit to the community.
“Sunny Jim Mackay Park is a popular place for all members of the community with wide open areas and play equipment,” he said.
“Having a shade sail installed will provide protection for the community and protect them from the sun while using the park’s facilities.
“Well done to the Uralla Shire Council for getting this project underway and being successful in their LSCA program application.”
Uralla mayor Robert Bell said council had built the outdoor gym equipment at Sunny Jim Mackay Park and identified the need for further funding to make it accessible in various weather conditions.
Previous grant funding allocations for Sunny Jim McKay Park weren’t enough to allow for a shade sail to be completed but, thanks to the Local Small Commitments Allocation Program, the outdoor gym equipment project can be completed.
“Providing shade will mean that this park can be utilised by members of the community during periods of the day where hot, sunny weather may prevent its use,” he said.
“It will also provide shade refuge for secondary users who frequent the adjacent skate park and basketball court.
“The whole community will benefit from amenities being upgraded across the shire to be used all year round.”
It is expected the shade sail will be installed by the end of July 2025.
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Photo caption: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan and Uralla Shire Council mayor Robert Bell at Sunny Jim Mackay Park which will soon boast a new shade cloth thanks to a $28,000 grant from the LSCA program.