Latrobe Health Assembly, supported by Latrobe City Council, have now served up nine outdoor table tennis tables across the Latrobe Valley.
Following the successful implementation of a table tennis table in Newman Park in Traralgon in 2022, which received an overwhelmingly positive response from community members, the project has been expanded to eight other townships. This includes:
- Churchill – Matheson Park
- Glengarry – Town Common
- Yinnar – Recreation Reserve
- Toongabbie – Recreation Reserve
- Morwell – Town Common
- Moe – Botanical Gardens
- Yallourn North – McGregor Reserve
- Boolarra – Railway Park
Arriving in time for forecasted sunshine, the vibrant orange additions aim to increase social connection and boost the benefits of physical and mental exercise in a fun and inclusive way. Due to the addition of concrete slabs and footpaths where necessary, the tables are accessible so that they can be enjoyed by all.
‘There’s been a buzz of positive feedback from the community already. Something as simple as a game or two of table tennis has such a huge impact – it promotes connection between family and friends and ticks all the boxes of physical and mental health,’ says Latrobe Health Assembly Chair, Tanya Rong.
‘The table tennis tables have been years in the making and are a fresh addition to some of the Latrobe Valley’s beautiful parks and play spaces. It’s a testament to the collaboration between Latrobe Health Assembly, Latrobe City Council and our community members – who we hope to see with a paddle in hand and a game face on soon!’
