The Splash Pad in the King George V Park is closed for the foreseeable future due to an engineering fault.
The play facility closed 12th August for ‘sanitary reasons’ after an incident involving human faeces. The council carried out a ‘thorough’ clean to ensure the system was free from contaminants.
However, in an update the following day, the council said there was a problem with the software that runs the Splash Pad. It is currently chasing the manufacturer in Germany for the data needed to carry out a reboot.
The Splash Pad has faced a series of setbacks this summer. Earlier in the season it had to close after the newly installed flooring, costing £18,145, began to lift and created a safety hazard for users. The latest software fault means the facility will remain shut until the council can resolve the problem with the manufacturer.
Pictured: The Splash Pad
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