Safety major concern

By Lachlan Ellis

Playground equipment at Maddingley Park has been missing since December, but Council says parents and kids can expect to see them back within the next three months.

The swings were removed just before Christmas last year due to safety concerns, and Council has apologised for the wait, but said safety will always be its highest priority.

“Council removed two swing assemblies from Maddingley Park Adventure Playground on 22 December 2021, as a result of several safety related defects. Replacement assemblies have been ordered, with an expected installation timeframe of late May/early June,” Council CEO Derek Madden told the Moorabool News.

“The delay in installing the replacement equipment is a result of a high demand of materials and labour shortages from the supplier. The fort and bridge structure were also barricaded off, preventing use, due to structural issues that are currently being investigated.”

Mr Madden said Council apologises for any inconvenience this has caused.

“However, the safety of playground users will always take precedence.”

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