David Smith (Bean, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Yesterday my family and I had the joy of being involved in the opening of a new Farrer nature play space and park in the electorate of Bean. Close to 1,000 locals came on the day to enjoy the new park and take part in the activities. Wally Bell provided a great welcome to country, Farrer Primary School provided the music, and there were plenty of activities for families. Congratulations on the day to the Farrer Residents Association, the Farrer Primary School community, the Fox and Bow cafe, the Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Kael da Costa Photography, the Farrer Neighbourhood Watch, the Woden Community Service and the ACT Labor government. In particular, congratulations to Alex from Fox and Bow, Wallo from the residents association, the hardworking Farrer P and C and my friend Chris Steel MLA for your commitment to the Farrer community and your hard work in making this a reality over the last two years. It's a great example of the community coming together to deliver an imaginative recreation space that local families will enjoy for years to come and of what happens when the community and decision-makers work together rather than take a divisive us-and-them or winner-takes-all approach.

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