New life for Nelson Park

Community

May 19 2025 Updated May 14, 2025

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Forbes Shire Council's Mat Teale, MP Phil Donato, Forbes Preschool's Amy Shine and Topsoil Organics' Lana Nicholson celebrating the funding to transform the old Nelson Park courts.

The old Nelson Park tennis courts are to be transformed into a vibrant, multi-purpose community space with government and local support.

Forbes Preschool has received $129,000 in ClubGrants funding to completely resurface the damaged courts – with a new concrete slab and Tiger Turf surface.

There are plans for tennis, netball and basketball markings, Preschool Director Amy Shine said, as well as ...

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