Application made for substantial funding for playground in Offaly

An application has been submitted for substantial funding, €100,000, to upgrade the playground on Wilmer Road Birr.

A member of the Council executive said it's the Council's intention to carry out some works in the playground during the year and an inspection had been carried out to figure out what is required.

The playground was built in 2006 and money had been raised by a committee at the time for the project. Since then no significant investment has happened, with only some maintenance and vital repairs being carried out.

The councillors want to include some equipment and facilities for children with special needs, as well as seating for parents when their children are using the facility. CCTV is also needed for a certain amount of anti social behaviour.

A new playground committee has been formed and they have circulated a questionnaire to the schools in the area to determine what is required from the playground and this would form a wish list for the amenities to be provided.

The Council executive has been asked to move as quickly as possible as the playground upgrade is badly needed.