Remember when the community asked you to vote with your heart for a $50 thousand grant for playground equipment recently? The voting is over but the waiting game continues.

According to the organizers Oliver’s project was in the top group of five projects – and yes at the top of one category: COMMUNITY HEALTH

The project has moved on to the judging round according to organizer Randee Ede. A panel of 7 judges will hand out points based on a criteria to determine the grand prize winner to be announced December 6th.

There was 500 entrants with 77 in this one category.

Judging criteria:

Project longevity and sustainability, Impact, Likihood of Success, Votes, Originality, Submission Quality.

Project Description: Recently the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society has undergone a weight room expansion project which resulted in the removal of the toddler playground. This was the only toddler oriented playground in the town. Oliver Parks and Recreation hosts many events annually where the park is essential for local families with young children ages 2-5. During these events, families will use this playground while participating in other activities. This need has created a grass roots community initiative bringing together parents to fundraise for the new playground. We are planning for this new playground to be the first fully accessible play space with the addition of sensory play equipment geared towards children with autism.