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Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has expressed his anger and disappointment at the most recent damage to the playground at Loanda Crescent. Tiles have been removed from some of the play facilities while a hole has been made in the soft surface area.
Speaking about the damage, Cllr Mathers said "I share the disappointment and anger of the local community that once again Play Area in Loanda has been vandalised and damaged.
This facility is a vital community asset. It is availed of by our young people from the local community and indeed wider afield.
The Sinn Féin elected representative continued “This continued type of vandalism on the Play Area not only causes anger and frustration but every time this amenity is attacked, it deprives children of the area the opportunity to play and enjoy.
The cost of repairing the damaged equipment ends up being met by the ratepayer, and monies that should have been used for improving recreational facilities in our Council area are lost”.
Concluding Cllr Mathers said “These continued acts of vandalism must cease. I would appeal to those engaged in this anti community acts of vandalism to stop”.
