Dunedin City Council project manager David Natta tests out the flying fox at the Ralph Ham playground, in Macandrew Bay, after a new soft-fall surface was installed as part of the council’s $1million upgrade of the city’s playgrounds. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
Surfaces and equipment at 52 of the city's playgrounds are being upgraded as part of a $1million Dunedin City Council project.
Most of the work is focused on renewing soft-fall safety surfaces but some playgrounds will also have new equipment installed, such as the eight-metre tunnel slide at Mulford Park, in Concord.
Council parks and recreation manager Robert West said about 40% of the project had been completed so far and the council hoped to finish the upgrades by March next year.
In its 10-year-plan the council has budgeted $6.6million for investing in play spaces.
The council was also reviewing its play spaces strategic plan.
When asked if the council was considering a new playground in the city, Mr West said it was "too early to say".
