In 2005 a group of residents gathered at the recreation ground to discuss the possibility of a new
playground for the children. Various obstacles became known including safely regulations and
finance as to purchase the certified playground equipment.
Fundraising started and with the contributions from Mulwaree Trust, Bendigo Bank, Cortona
Resources P/l, Majors Creek Progress Ass Inc, Majors Creek Open Gardens, the community of
Majors Creek and with the Majors Creek Progress Association Inc becoming in in charge of the
project an order with The Playground People of Queanbeyan for the erection of the playground
including soft fall a total cost of $29,000.
With consultation with the Recreation Reserve Trust and the community including parents
with children a suitable spot for the playground was agreed to by both parties. November
2007 saw the completion of the playground complete with a post and chain fence around it. The
official opening took place on Sunday 11 th November 2007 with Lisa Harrex, Murray Harrex, Brian
McDonald, Noel Wisby (Chairman Palerang Financial Services), and Craig Petitt Manager
Bendigo Bank who presented cheque of $7000 as a contribution from the bank. Following the
opening the children enjoyed the new playground whilst the adults enjoyed a delicious afternoon
tea prepared by the ladies. It was agreed that the village can boast of having a playground equal
to those in larger towns.
Later a shade sail was erected funded by the Community Bank and the Progress Association Inc.
