Concern at deterioration of popular Sligo playground
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Concerns have been expressed about the deterioration in the condition of a children's playground located in one of the biggest parks in Sligo.
Several pieces of equipment at Mitchell Curley Park, Kevinsfort, Sligo have fallen into disrepair while other pieces have been taken away altogether such was the state they were in.
Local residents say many elements of the playground have been in very poor condition for quite some.
Several months ago the County Council took the decision to barricade off sections of the playground.
Residents say there has been ongoing safety issues in relation to the barricades and as a result the council decided to remove them and the adjoining play equipment last week (in the middle of the school Easter holidays).
The council has informed residents wondering when the faulty equipment would be replaced were told that there is no funding available for replacements, but that the council would seek capital funding. Concerned residents say there is no time line in relation to this and no guarantee that the council will receive capital funding.
'The playground in Mitchell Curley Park is a very important facility and is used by hundreds of children and it has been very disappointing to see it fall into such disrepair,' said one resident.
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