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Water features and swings destroyed – damage found at several installations
The town of Griesheim is once again facing extensive vandalism at several public playgrounds. The forest playground , where water play area had to be shut down again at the end of May – just a few weeks after its reopening in April . Unknown perpetrators had torn off the handle of the water pump.
double swing set at the forest playground also had to be dismantled by the municipal works department. The suspension points were so badly bent that it was no longer safe to use. Repeated damage also occurred at the St. Stephans Platz , where the swing set had been tampered with several times. As a result, a toddler swing seat was installed as a replacement.
Damage also found on Weserstrasse
playground on Weserstraße also affected. Extensive erosion has occurred along the stream after the water pump was put back into operation in April. The municipal works department documented the damage.
“We are only at the beginning of the play season. It is very unfortunate when we already have to dismantle or close off equipment due to vandalism,” explains Daniel Landau , playground coordinator for the city of Griesheim.
Consequences for everyone – the city reports every incident to the police
The repairs not only incur additional costs but also tie up personnel resources. Ultimately, the citizens themselves suffer, as the infrastructure can no longer be used as intended. Funds spent on repairs are then lacking elsewhere – for example, for new investments in playgrounds and leisure facilities.
report every incident of vandalism and requests the public's assistance: Any suspicious activity can be reported directly to the police or submitted via the city's online reporting system . The sooner the administration is informed of damage, the faster it can respond.
🔎 Further information and access to the defect reporting tool can be found at:
griesheim-gestalten.de/bms
(Griesheim - Red/PSG)
