THE nation’s first freestanding aerial adventure playground is being proposed for West Beach.

Plans for the 22m-high rope obstacle course have been lodged with the State Government by the Adelaide Shores tourism precinct.

The proposal includes a four-storey climbing frame, with obstacles such as swinging tyres, hanging vines and plank walks, which users would navigate while harnessed and tethered.

The structure would also include viewing platforms at each level.

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The public playground is planned for vacant land on Military Rd, near Hamra Ave by West Beach Trust — which operates under the Adelaide Shores name. Chief executive Kate Williams said similar courses were popular overseas.

“It would be the first of its kind in Australia and we’d expect, if it goes ahead, that it would attract huge interest from schools and sporting groups, (as well as) corporate and fitness markets,” she said.

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“There are a number of highly successful examples across the globe, particularly in Europe and Asia, and building one at Adelaide Shores would certainly put South Australia on the map for adventure tourism and recreation.

If approved, construction is expected to take three months and the park could be open later this year.

Ms Williams said the development was in keeping with West Beach Trust board’s requirements to “manage the land as a state-significant tourism and recreation precinct”.

The park is being designed by adventure tourism company TouchCloud Global.

Director Matt Scott said the course would be the first freestanding aerial adventure park in Australia.

“The others are all tree based, so this has a different feel and it allows us to have a more family orientated experience,” he said.