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The old Freedom bus depot needs a playground - Nghĩa's neighborhood project
A community-led a playground at the old Freedom bus depot that will serve 525 neighbors.
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For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a playground. This year a group of 29 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Freedom bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $450.
It will serve about 525 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in December and everyone is invited.
We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos.
All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance.
Where the $450 goes:
• Materials: $320
• Permits and inspections: $50
• Safety equipment and signage: $30
• Tools hire and delivery: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Looking forward to the next update. I hope December is when things finally get easier
Thanks for sharing this, Nghĩa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!