Claudelands Park Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               Original 2011 Shelter                                                                                                                                                                         Play ground in recent years

 

Fairfield Rotary's initial involvement with Claudelands Park was in 2001, with the planting of trees as an extension to the adjacent Jubilee Park area.

 

In 2005 we provided funds for playground equipment, the initial shelter and paving, by selling named 'engraved brick pavers' to both raise funds and gain public buy-in. Funds for this were gained by the club's initiative in removing graffiti in the Fairfield area. In 2012-13 the club was involved with the upgrading of the grounds for a destination playground. Funds for this came from the clubs ongoing annual Bookfair, plus grants from various philanthropic trusts, to provide an additional shelter and electric barbecue. Two stories on this project can be viewed, one HERE and another in the Waikato Herald.

 

The club has not been involved in this latest (2023) upgrade, as it is heavily committed to raising funds towards a NZ$2,000,000 Hospice in Kathmandu, Nepal, plus support for the many refugees who are being settled in Hamilton. This latest upgrade necessitated the uplifting of all the bricks and their eventual relaying later. Unfortunately, during this process, some of the brick pavers have broken and cannot be replaced. Below is a list of names on the brick pavers that cannot be replaced. 

 

Our history here reflects the way Rotary likes to operate, being involved in the initiation of projects, which mature to the point where other organisations take over the ongoing operation. We appreciate the Hamilton City Council retaining the facilities established by the Rotary Club of Fairfield and honouring our involvement.

 

 

 

 

Jacob Morris Nissons

Conor Aldridge

Max Harvey

Jocelyn and Ashley Taylor

Maddi, Holly, Charli, Rosie, Liam, and Zach Miller

2009 RFE District 9930 to 5360 Alberta

Channelle Harrison

Joshua Highet-Jones

Gordon

Jonathan Hodgson

William Hutchinson

The Vermeren Family, Hamilton

Caitlin Hawker

Becca Wood

Helen and Bradley Malthus

Leigh and Jean Vickridge - Fairfield Rotary

Matt and Brae

Mark and Ben Oliver