Integrated Accessibility Playground now underway

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(L) Mayor Mike Smith, Andrea Wist, Marcel Legault, Tawn Frosst, Cory Solomon, Tony Sheard, Laurie Walker, Lucas Braun, Mini Jacques & Zane Braune

Thumbs up from everyone for an aerial photo

The sod has officially been turned for the new Rotary Park Integrated Accessibility Playground to be built in Southampton at Jubilee Park on Victoria Street.

Mini Jacques, Chair of the Accessibility Committee, emceed the sod-turning explaining that the new playground will be both a community and regional park for people of all ages and abilities.

"The original fundraising goal was $250,000," said Jacques, "but to date $320,000 has been raised thanks to the generosity of the community, service clubs and individuals.  With the total cost coming in at $350,000, we are still actively fundraising."

Lucas & Zane Braun look over the new equipment photos with anticipation of using it

Those taking part in the sod-turning represented various service clubs, such as Rotary,  Saugeen Shores Town Council and those with ability challenges who are looking forward to the completion of the park.

Andrea Wist, the mother of children with challenges, looks forward to using the park as a family

The park is expected to officially open June 28th, although full landscaping will be taking place over the summer.

Work began as soon as the ceremonies were over

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Sunday, April 04, 2010