The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)

Playpark closes as vandals strike

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An Inverness playpark has had to be temporaril­y closed due to damage caused by vandals, Highland Council said yesterday.

Merkinch Place playpark on Glendoe estate has had extensive damage to its equipment including the removal of a safety surface.

The park was only officially opened in December last year.

Damage includes the hacking off of the red safety surfacing in the play area, the removal of a tree and damage to post and wire fencing around the pumping station.

A Highland Council spokesman said: “We are extremely disappoint­ed to have to advise people that we have had to temporaril­y close the playpark at Merkinch Place. Unfortunat­ely the park has been vandalised and has been left unsafe for children to use.

“We have advised the contractor­s and they will rectify the damage when they return from their trades holiday.

“Such acts of vandalism are a waste of taxpayers’ money and diverts resources from council works and services. We urge anyone with informatio­n to contact police on 101 or Crimestopp­ers on 0800 555 111.”

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