Ready… steady… play at Decks

After weeks of construction, the fences are down, and the refurbished Decks Reserve playground in Motueka has reopened so that its patrons can get down to the serious business of climbing, swinging and jumping.

The space received a $600,000 facelift and now has a plethora of swings in different shapes and sizes, some new sensory and passive play elements, and the welcome addition of two drinking fountains.

Soft rubberized matting surrounds the play equipment, and the new three-on-three basketball half-court has already been christened by some of the visiting Nelson Giants.

The Tasman District Council reports that more than 150 people attended last Friday’s opening ceremony, which included blessings, karakia, speeches and a performance by Parklands School’s kapa haka ropu.