Failed equipment reported at Whin Park in Inverness within days of reopening after £500,000 Scottish Government and Highland Council spend
Checks are being carried out at a newly-revamped play park in Inverness after a reported near miss with a piece of equipment.
The incident happened at Whin Park which reopened last week following a £500,000 upgrade.
A parent reported on social media that a top rope on a new climbing frame came away and hit him on the arm and narrowly missed his six-year-old child.
“If the bolt had hit a child this could have caused serious injuries,” he posted, saying that Highland Council has been informed.
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Inverness South councillor Duncan Macpherson has also been made aware and has alerted council officers and councillors in the Inverness West ward where the park is located.
“If the bolt had hit someone on the head, there could have been nasty consequences,” he said.
“If there is something untoward, it needs fixing quickly.
“I hope it is just teething problems.”
He urged anyone with concerns to highlight it to the council.
“I hope everyone will treat the equipment well and report anything if they have any concerns, or if they spot something which the manufacturers have not and it needs adjusting.”
Cllr Macpherson visited the park last week with his own grandchildren after it reopened following a revamp.
The development was paid for with a Scottish Government Play Area Fund award of £234,988 along with matching contributions of £150,000 from Inverness Common Good funding and £100,000 from the Community Regeneration Fund.
Cllr Macpherson had also spoken to families from other parts of the Highlands who were enjoying the revamped facilities last week.
“It was like a magnet,” he said.
“The weather has been superb.
“Families want to go there.”
Highland Council has been contacted for comment.
