I’m pleased to announce that multiple parks across the ward will be receiving shade sails as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s new Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program.

The $10 million, three-year effort will ensure that there is shade at every playground in Brisbane, protecting parents, carers, and kids while potentially saving lives as Council looks to reduce sun exposure.

More than 40 playgrounds will be retrofitted across the city with shade covers under the program with three local suppliers contracted to manufacture the sails across the city

Shade sails will also be installed over a further nine playgrounds this financial year under the Suburban Works Program.

Over the next six months, the shade sails will be installed in several parks including:

• Barwin St Park, Wakerley

• Dianthus St Park (South), Wakerley

• Gordon Cres Park, Wakerley

• Bacton Rd Park, Chandler

• Breene Court Park, Carindale

It’s a great outcome for residents in Wakerley, as many of these playgrounds are well used in the afternoons.

If you have a playground near you that you think is in need of shade sails, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office.

Alternatively if you have any questions about the Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program, you can contact Council on (07) 3403 8888.