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Play equipment removed at Aberdeen park ahead of revamp

The Aberdeen beach play park. Picture by Paul Glendell
The Aberdeen beach play park. Picture by Paul Glendell

Play equipment loved by generations of Aberdonians has been removed from a popular beachfront park – ahead of a major renovation.

Concerned residents noticed that the likes of the pirate ship, paddling pools and lighthouse had been taken away by council chiefs at the city’s Queen’s Links play park.

The attractions had stood on the site, close to the Beach Ballroom, for many years but heavy machinery was seen removing them last week.

However a new, improved pirate ship with a slide and a fireman’s pole will soon be added.

Documents seen by the P&J suggest the work could begin on the replacement as early as next month.

Playparks across the city are part of a rolling improvement programme.

In 2018 alone, the council allocated £470,000 for refurbishments to build on the £1.2million invested over the 12 months prior.

At the time of the announcement council leader Jenny Laing said: “We value the role play has in the lives of children and investment in facilities is vital if our ambitions for young people in Aberdeen are to be realised – we want everyone to have the chance to fulfil their potential, and the best start in life is part of that.

“Thriving and well-used play parks also help create a community focal point and foster a sense of pride in the area they serve, so the benefits are felt by all.

George Street and harbour councillor Michael Hutchison welcomed the latest improvements.

He said: “I’m pleased to see work starting that will see a brand new ship for children to play with.

“I have seen a few people sharing their fond memories of the play park in years gone by and I hope this new equipment will give the next generation similarly great experiences.”

Liberal Democrat infrastructure spokesman Steve Delaney said: “The play park improvement project has been ongoing for about five years and I think it has made a huge difference to communities across the city.

“Children’s play is a fundamental part of their educational development and it is very important that we have high quality facilities.

“Although people can be concerned when they see old equipment removed, they will generally see an improvement of the type of equipment that is put in.”