The “rickety bridge” playground structure at Dick Caplick Park has been removed because it was not safe. The bridge had timber rot and did not meet current playground safety standards. It was deemed unfeasible to repair as the timber rot was too extensive.

New Play Structure Design

When designing the new playground structure, we are focusing on the following key points:

• Creating a fun and engaging play experience
• Offering a unique play feature not currently in the park
• Using strong, durable materials that are low maintenance
• Meeting all playground safety standards
• Avoiding impact on existing trees
• Complementary to the parks existing character
• Include features that promote belonging, being and becoming
• Consider sustainability in material choice

Council invited feedback from the community between Monday, 10 June and Monday, 8 July 2024.

Thank you to all community members who had their say.

Council will review and evaluate all survey responses and feedback. Feedback will help Council to determine an appropriate replacement to the “rickety bridge” playground structure.

The final design will consider the survey responses and other feedback received while adhering to playground design guidelines and standards set by Council.

A playground structure to replace the “rickety bridge” is expected to be built in late 2024 or early 2025. This is scheduled to align with the Eumundi streetscape construction works.

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