Cambs playground closed for repairs due to ‘structural issues’

A Cambridgeshire playground has been closed due to damaged play equipment. Repairs are underway at Wisbech Adventure Playground after 'structural issues' were identified in some items.

The playground, which owned and operated by Cambridgeshire County Council,^[1] is shut from Monday, June 5. It is set to remain shut to the public for a few weeks while the repairs are carried out.

The council said the playground, which originally opened in 2010, is 'extremely popular with local residents and offers a number of free and ‘pay and stay’ activities'. It added its staff 'are now working hard to secure outreach services so families can continue to access a range of activities elsewhere while the playground is closed'.

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee said: “We are sorry that the playground will have to close for a few weeks, but the safety of our children and young people is paramount and we cannot allow them to play on equipment which may not be suitable. We are hoping the playground will be open again in time for the summer holidays and will keep the community updated regularly.”

References

1. ^{^} Cambridgeshire County Council, (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Lost Cambs train station that last saw regular trains more than 90 years ago (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)