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)
Graffiti removal
Vandalism and damage repairs
Rubbish collection
Weed control
Sand mechanical sifting or mulch rotary hoe for foreign objects
High pressure cleaning
Sanding and oiling of timber equipment
Playground inspection reports
Playground audits
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.
