Replacement play equipment on order for Iluka Park

Mayor Greg Williamson said vandals had recently targeted the play equipment, which was due for renewal.

“The team had modified the climbing unit to allow it to remain in service until the replacement equipment could be installed, however for reasons that totally baffle us, vandals have attacked the equipment with an angle grinder,” he said.

“Regrettably, crews now have no option but to remove the climbing unit and swing.

“This destructive behaviour is unacceptable, and it means that this play equipment is now out of action for the Christmas school holidays.

“The climbing unit has been cordoned off for public safety and is being removed.

“The good news is that most of the other play equipment in the park was not touched and remains available for use.”

Mayor Greg Williamson said this was not the first time that play equipment in the region had been vandalised.

“Residents will remember the damage caused to the playgrounds at Montgomery Street Park and Schaefer Street Park in the past,” he said.

“It is disappointing that ratepayers’ money must go towards repairing vandalised play equipment at our region’s playgrounds.”

If anyone has any information regarding the vandalism in Iluka Park, or at any of our other parks or playgrounds across the region, please contact council on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).