Lynette shared some local history. Matamata Futures is a Charitable Trust formed in 1989 to work for our local community alongside Matamata Piako District Council. One of the original Trustees Bruce Magan is still on board along with Frank Healy, Alan Candy, Shannon Crawford, Rose Carnachan, Adrian Joe and our own Lynette Stanley (side note, her father - Rotarian Don Stanley - was Mayor in 1989) This project is now the second biggest since it's inception, the first being the indoor sports stadium being built shortly, this too will be of immense value to Matamata and outlying areas.
Rose advised the cost to build the playground is in the vicinity of $2.7m - $3m, with MPDC contributing $1.5m. So far the committee has raised through various events, donations and pledges (cash, goods and services) $900k, with another $300k - $600k to be found. They still have more activities planned and Milestone Homes are currently building a beautiful house which once sold, the profits (proceeds less the cost to build) will go to the playground, many of the contractors are prepared to donate their time for the cause.
Fenced toddler area with swings, slides, tunnels and much more.
The plan is in action and there has been substantial progress in fundraising and getting support.
They aim for the playground to be ready for next summer.
David P thanked Rose on behalf of Rotary for not only her presentation but for the time and effort she has put into this, also acknowledging the same to Lynette. Wade then confirmed the Board had approved a donation, but was still in process of finalising the amount.
