PYRAMID Hill and Tarnagulla are to get free sports equipment libraries to encourage communities – especially children – to be more active, more often.
Healthy Loddon Campaspe, a Victorian State Government-funded initiative aimed at improving health outcomes in the region, is behind the venture.
Equipment will vary between the libraries, based on local feedback, and will include basketballs, volleyballs, badminton sets, cricket sets, croquet sets, soccer balls, kids’ parachutes and grip balls.
Residents of all ages and abilities are encouraged to use the new facilities.
To borrow from the libraries, residents simply choose the equipment they want to use, take it to use at home or in a local outdoor space, then return it in the same condition for others to enjoy.
Healthy Loddon Campaspe co-ordinator, Alicia O’Brien said: “Almost 150 survey responses were received from the Pyramid Hill and Tarnagulla communities telling us the types of equipment they would like to see in the free sports equipment libraries.”
The Pyramid Hill launch was yesterday at Kelly Park while the Tarnagulla launch will be next Wednesday.