Revamped Die Dip to open this Easter
Former dumping site becomes a vibrant community space in Klipspruit West.
The long-awaited revival of the former Dip Grounds is set to take a major step forward as Ward 18 Clr Dwain Ponsonby prepares to officially launch the newly branded Die Dip over the Easter Weekend.
Previously known as The Dip, the site in Ext 2, Klipspruit West, is undergoing transformation from what was once an illegal dumping hotspot into a developing multi-purpose recreational space.
The launch will introduce a wide range of activities aimed at attracting families, young people and sports enthusiasts.
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These include hiking trails, quad bike and mountain bike tracks, a stance park for lowriders, cross-country runs (1km and 4km), archery, a paintball warzone, and a golf driving range.
Sport will also take centre stage, with an Easter soccer tournament and a 5km safe run expected to draw local participants, while younger visitors can enjoy an Easter egg hunt.
Ponsonby previously highlighted that the vision behind the project is to restore the area’s legacy as a community hub while addressing social challenges such as crime and youth idleness.
Ponsonby said the development will focus on preserving the natural environment rather than building permanent infrastructure.
“We are not putting up permanent structures. The idea is to work with nature and use what is already there,” he said.
Ponsonby explained that materials such as bamboo from overgrown wetlands in the area will be repurposed to create temporary stalls and features.
“We are incorporating nature back into the space. Even the stall structures will be made from natural materials, showing how communities can build in a more sustainable way,” he added.
“We have KPA Civils that partnered with us with their plant to share their expertise to get the place up to standard. A local team, Ipswich FC, have already started utilising the field for their training sessions.”
He said so far, they have had the soccer fields treated, fertilised, and spiked, and the grass is looking amazing.
