THUMBS DOWN: Kaiti kids were dissapointed when they turned up to Waikirikiri Park to find the playground had been demolished in September. Now the council and Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti are asking the community what they would like to see when they replace it. File picture
Gisborne District Council contractors demolished the Waikirikiri Playground on Thursday morning.
A statement from GDC said the playground failed to meet safety standards in a recent safety audit and was unable to be repaired.
“Work is already underway for a replacement playground.”
GDC did not know when it would be
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