A new shade structure has been installed over the new fitness equipment in Gordon Gardens, Dunolly thanks to the State Government's Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative.
The shade structure will allow the exercise equipment to be used more frequently, particularly during the summer months.
The outdoor fitness equipment was installed in November last year but hasn't been available for the community to use until the shade structure was installed.
The exercise equipment includes a chest press, body pull ups, body twist, leg press and set up station and is suitable for people of all ages.
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Councillor Chris Meddows-Taylor said the new equipment provides free opportunities for physical activity for the Dunolly community.
"The Healthy Heart of Victoria encourages residents to be more active, more often and I encourage all Dunolly residents – and those who live in other townships – to take full advantage of the outdoor fitness equipment in Gordon Gardens," he said.
"The fitness equipment is located just next to the new pump track, which has been highly popular with our youth. The adults can do their daily workout while keeping an eye on their children on the pump track which is perfect."
The fitness equipment and pump track are part of a $140,000 upgrade from the Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative.
The Healthy Heart of Victoria funds improvements for infrastructure, facilities and/or programs across the region to enable more community members to increase their activity levels.
Other projects that have been funded include:
- The kitchen garden and workshops at Maryborough Community House
- Playground equipment at Maryborough Community House
- Path upgrades and nature play area at Maryborough's Goldfields Reservoir
