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27 June 2017
Fitness enthusiasts will have more spaces to dip, crunch, lift, press and stretch on new gym equipment at a Blacktown City Council park.
Mayor of Blacktown City Councillor Stephen Bali said four new fitness stations have been installed at Tregear Reserve.
“Council already has a number of outdoor gyms at parks across the City, and it’s fantastic locals living near Tregear Reserve can now enjoy the benefits this equipment provides,” he said.
“Not everyone has the time or the money to go to a gym. These outdoor exercise stations mean people can work out at no cost within walking distance of their home.
“It’s free, convenient and has the added benefit of being located in a wonderful parkland setting.”
Mayor Bali said the fitness stations included equipment such a cross trainer, leg lift bench, pull up bars, chest back press and squat press.
“This new outdoor gym is as good as it gets, featuring equipment that you would expect to find in a commercial gym,” he said.
“Blacktown is a sporting city and this new outdoor gym will help our community lead more healthy and active lifestyles.”
The gym equipment got a big thumbs-up from the Mt Druitt Clontarf Academy, which recently held a team fitness challenge at Tregear Reserve with students from the academy.
“We want to thank Council for installing this equipment,” Year 8 student TJ Summerfield said.
“It’s really useful, especially for people who can’t afford to go to the gym.”
Mt Druitt Clontarf Academy Director Luke Swain said: “The boys were impressed Council had put such nice equipment in a park.
“It was a great conversation starter for the group around how local government is attempting to encourage healthy lifestyles in the community, why this is important, and why we should take pride in our community and look after these machines.”
The total cost of the project was $89,162, jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government’s Department of Family and Community Services.
“Family and Community Services (FACS) are committed to supporting projects that create better and stronger social housing communities through its Social Housing Community Improvement Fund,” said Megan Beckett, FACS Acting Executive District Director Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains District.
“SHCIF, a $20 million grant program, provides one-off grants for capital works or refurbishment projects, such as the new outdoor gym in Tregear Reserve, to improve the liveability and amenity of social housing communities.
“It is wonderful being here today to acknowledge the contribution this project will make to Blacktown and its social housing residents.”
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Mt Druitt Clontarf Academy student Lionel Murray, Cr Brad Bunting, Megan Beckett from FACS, student Waarlan McDougall and Mayor Stephen Bali.
TJ Summerfield, Waarlan McDougall and Aaron Templeton; Mt Druitt Clontarf Academy Director Luke Swain; Mayor Stephen Bali; Megan Beckett from FACS and Cr Brad Bunting.
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