Ambergate gets Apex aid

Ambergate Heights families are on the verge of winning their long fight for a much-needed playground on a vacant reserve.

The Apex Club of Busselton and an anonymous life member have offered to pay for the $33,000 facility if the City of Busselton names it Apex Park.

The City is compiling public submissions on the name and is expected to give the green light, assuming no objections.

Ambergate resident and campaign leader Sharon Francis said it was a “victory for the little people”.

“It’s been almost two years in the making but we’re getting there and it will be fantastic to see it all come to fruition,” she said.

“At the moment we have to drive 7km to the nearest playground so it will be nice to walk down the road and have somewhere for the community to use and come together.”

Ms Francis first approached the City in January last year asking for a playground to be installed after a survey of Ambergate families revealed there was strong demand for one.

The City responded in May saying there was no budget for the playground but has entered into an agreement with Busselton Apex Club for the service club and an anonymous life member to pay for it on the proviso the reserve is named Apex Park.

The proposed playground will have monkey bars, a spiral web and flying fox for older children and low-to-ground activities for younger ones.

Apex Club member Anton Mann said it would be great to have the club’s contribution recognised.

“It’s been a long, drawn-out process but we’re hopeful of getting something put in for the children and their families and may even add to it down the track,” he said.

For information about joining Apex call Anton Mann on 0419 281 899.