Having just enjoyed a wonderful five-week, 9,000-km driving holiday through many parts of NSW, Canberra, Victoria, South Australia and Western Queensland where in every town, city or whistle stop we were immensely impressed with the playground equipment provided, we were so very disappointed on our return to find that the playground in the so very popular park in Kennedy Drive has still not been revitalised.
The old and tired, faded and broken parts remain as they have been for years.
When does Tweed Shire Council plan to replace them?
The park and boat ramp are crowded with people, picnicking, fishing, boating. You can’t park within cooee on any weekend day, yet the children’s equipment is in an appalling condition.
A refurbishment is way overdue. Our children deserve better.
Margaret and Bill Radcliffe. Tweed Heads
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