Outdoor exercise equipment in Manjin Park precinct
MEDIA RELEASE - Outdoor exercise equipment in Manjin Park precinct
December 2016
The Shire of Manjimup will be installing a 10 station realSpaces Outdoor Gym in Manjin Park, Manjimup.This has been made possible by Real Insurance, who have partnered with the Great Outdoor Gym Company to deliver a $1 million funding program to assist Councils with the procurement of outdoor gyms, aimed at helping all Australians improve their health and wellbeing whilst enjoying the benefits of outdoor exercise.
The outdoor gym will have a variety of cardio and strengthening exercise equipment, including a cross trainer, recumbent bike, spin bike, hand bike, lateral pull down, shoulder press, pull up, assisted pull up, leg press and bench. The equipment will be located adjacent to the site of the future Manjin Rec Plaza which is part of the Linear Recreation Park, a component of the ManjimupTown Centre Revitalisation project.
"Real Insurance have funded 50% of the total cost," explained Shire President Wade DeCampo, adding that the Shire's contribution has come from the Royalties for Regions funded Town Centre Revitalisation budget. "The investment that has been made into the Town Centre Revitalisation through Royalties for Regions means that the Shire can utilise that funding as leverage in our application for other funding. This drives economic activity in the region and assists us to provide additional facilities as a part of the overall project, which is all aimed at improving the liveability of Manjimup," said Cr DeCampo.
The location for the equipment has been selected due to its proximity to the future Linear Park and Manjin Rec Plaza. "We want this precinct to be buzzing with activity, and providing a variety of attractions within Manjin Park provides for peoples' different interests and offers a greater scope of activities to take part in when they visit the area," said Cr DeCampo. "Manjin Rec Plaza is designed to be a family area, so when children might be riding their bmx or skateboard, Mum or Dad can occupy themselves on the exercise equipment."
"The initiative is no competition for our local gyms, whose facilities are far more advanced than this set up. What this outdoor facility does offer is an alternative for people who prefer to exercise outdoors, who cannot afford a gym membership, are intimidated by a gym environment, might want a stepping stone prior to joining a gym or who are simply looking for something else to complement their current exercise regime," added Cr DeCampo.
The Shire of Manjimup will be completing the installation in early 2017. For further information, please contact Evy Apeldoorn, Manager Community and Recreation Services, by emailing evy.apeldoorn@manjimup.wa.gov.au or phone 9771 7777.
Click here to find out more - Manjin Rec Plaza OR the Linear Recreation Park component of the Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation.
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Authorised by Andrew Campbell, Chief Executive Officer
Contact Gina Nieuwendyk, Coordinator Communication and Executive Support
Contact: 9771 7777
Contact for comment: Wade DeCampo, Shire President
Contact: 0427 094 081
