Playground destroyed by kids reopens – with new security cameras

Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent resurrecting a suburban playground on Brisbane’s north side that was destroyed by arsonists 18 months ago.

Fenwick Park on Samford Road in Mitchelton was set alight in the early hours of May 4 last year.

About $400,000 has been spent rebuilding the facility, with slides, hamster wheels, a mini flying fox, swings, a bridge and climbing wall.

The park features largely the same layout, but now includes Brisbane City Council security cameras to prevent further vandalism.

New trees have also been planted along Samford Road.

“Rebuilding was essential after last year’s arson,” said Councillor Andrew Wines, whose ward of Enoggera takes in the park.

“We got started on replacing the playground as soon as a nearby road upgrade was completed.”