Parks and Playgrounds

The City has 119 playgrounds within it parks from small local parks to larger district parks

All playgrounds undergo regular safety checks by both Council staff and external auditors. General playground maintenance includes cleaning, repairs, replacement of parts and small items, and removal of graffiti.

Council progressively upgrades or modifies playgrounds to meet current safety standards and the changing needs of the community. Playgrounds are chosen for renewal based on - Upgrades - Expansion - Renewal.

Play Equipment

The inspection frequency of the City’s (119) playgrounds and soft fall material along with a number of exercise stations and skate parks is dependent on the Parks playground hierarchy and location.

Tasks Included in these scheduled inspections are:

Cleaning of Soft fall (rubber, sand, bark)

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Graffiti removal
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Vandalism and damage repairs
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Rubbish collection
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Weed control
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Sand mechanical sifting or mulch rotary hoe for foreign objects

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High pressure cleaning 
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Sanding and oiling of timber equipment 
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Playground inspection reports 
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Playground audits 
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BBQ Cleaning

Clean all parkland barbecues city wide (58). The aim is to service every site on a scheduled fortnightly basis.

Shade Sails

All shade sails installed over City playgrounds or facilities (150) are inspected regularly for rips or tears in the material, replacement fixings or worn parts.