Rotary Overseas Recycling of Playgrounds Whyalla

Whyalla Playground Harvesting Status Report

Status as of 01/12/2025

Overview

The Whyalla Playground Harvesting project involves the dismantling, repurposing, and overseas shipment of playgrounds from various locations around Whyalla.  As of 01/12/2025, twelve playgrounds are included in this initiative, with significant progress made on their removal, storage, repair, and dispatch.
 

Summary

Out of the twelve playgrounds involved in the Whyalla harvesting project, all but the Foreshore playground have been dismantled.
The successful shipment of the Taylor Street playground to Mongolia marks a key milestone in the project.
All other playgrounds are currently in stages of repair, storage or transit.
The future dismantling of the Foreshore playground is dependent on the advancement of the foreshore development works.

Current Status of Playgrounds

Harvested and Sent Overseas
  • Taylor Street Playground: The first playground harvested and has been shipped to Mongolia.
 
Awaiting Overseas Dispatch at the Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (also known as RARE) Depot at Edinburgh, Adelaide.
  • Whyalla Child Care Centre
  • Small Playground from Baptist Church
  • McEwan Street, Lacey Street and George Lane Playgrounds: Sent as two lots.
 
In Transit to RARE
 
Geddes Street Playground: Currently in transit with ‘We do Windows’, who generously transport the playgrounds to RARE.
 
Ready at Rotary Pavilion for RARE
  • McGee Street Playground
  • Russell Street Playground
Under Repair
  • Coolibah Court Playground
  • Civic Park Playground:
Both are stored partly at the council depot and partly in the pavilion while repairs are underway.
 
Awaiting Inspection
  • Abraham Drive Playground: Stored at the council depot and awaiting assessment by a Rotary specialist for possible repairs.
 
Yet to be Dismantled
  • Foreshore Playground: Dismantling is pending, contingent on the progress of the foreshore development project.