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Pender County to replace corroded equipment at Hampstead Kiwanis Park after residents press for full rebuild and splash pad
Summary
The Pender County commission approved a purchase and procurement plan on Nov. 3 to replace corroded playground equipment at Hampstead Kiwanis Park after parents and community members presented petitions and photographs showing internal corrosion and failing components.
Pender County commissioners on Nov. 3 approved a purchase order and related documents to replace corroded playground equipment at Hampstead Kiwanis Park after a string of public speakers pressed the board to remove the current structure from service and install a new, coastal-grade unit.
Staff told the board the existing playground, installed around 2005, is deteriorating, with corrosion occurring beneath painted surfaces. The county sought an outside review from the county association—s risk manager and identified several elements that present safety concerns. Staff recommended replacement rather than spot repairs and proposed procurement through a cooperative purchasing contract to reduce costs and shorten turnaround time. The…
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