Update Thursday, May 24 10:30am:
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The Goulburn Mulwaree Council received 10 to 15 calls in relation to the graffiti at the Adventure Playground on WEdnesday afternoon.
Council staff are no longer seeking information.
Update Wednesday, May 23, 6pm:
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is offering a $3000 reward for information leading to the successful apprehension of those responsible for graffiti at the Adventure Playground in Victoria Park.
Mayor Bob Kirk said it was disappointing to have this happen only two weeks after the grand opening.
“I talk often of community pride and that is something we are trying to continually build in Goulburn Mulwaree. I hope the lowlife that has done this will think long and hard, and we are offering this reward to ensure graffiti does not continue at the playground,” he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 4823 4486. This will be passed along to local police to use in trying to catch this person.
In the meantime the council is investigating the installation of CCTV and lighting at the playground. The council will be working closely with Hume MP Angus Taylor on an application to the Federal Government Safer Communities Fund.
Tuesday 11:30am:
Mayor Bob Kirk has branded as “low lives” people who have sprayed graffiti over Goulburn’s new adventure playground.
The Victoria Park facility was only opened two weeks ago but Cr Kirk was alerted by his grandchildren on the weekend that obscenities had been painted on play equipment.
“Poppy, you have to do something about all the swear words,” his granddaughter said.
Cr Kirk said staff had since removed it but if he found those responsible, he’d make them pay and ashamed.
“I think it’s such a sad reflection that people would spray obscene words on a facility that has been so well received by the community...Children don’t need to be subjected to that,” he said.
The graffiti was found inside the slippery slide and on high towers.
The Mayor said he had discussed with general manager Warwick Bennett the possibility of offering a reward for information that could lead to catching the offenders.
The council will eventually install security cameras and improved lighting to improve safety in the park.
“The playground has had a very positive effect and I’ve received a very complimentary letter (from a ratepayer) about it,” he said.
“It’s just so sad there are these morons out there who want to destroy it.”
Cr Kirk said when he completed his term on the council, he wanted people to be proud of the fact they were from Goulburn. This remained his objective.