PLANS are being made to repair and upgrade several children’s playgrounds in Kuala Lumpur following residents’ complaints.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a statement to StarMetro, said the repairs would involve five playgrounds in Kepong and Segambut.
DBKL was responding to a July 9 article in StarMetro which reported on the faulty equipment and landscaping issues at some of these facilities.
The report also highlighted the vandalism and littering problems, which had sparked health and safety concerns among residents.
DBKL said it would build a drain to solve the water ponding issue at the playground in Suria Homes, Segambut.
“As for the equipment damaged by falling trees, replacement works will be carried out soon,” it added.
Upgrading works will also be undertaken at the playground next to Taman Sri Segambut community hall.
“DBKL found that several equipment there had been vandalised by irresponsible parties.
“Upgrades will be carried out to restore the damaged equipment and ensure the playground is usable again,” it said.
Over in Taman Usahawan Kepong, DBKL said a study was carried out to identify the necessary remedial measures.
“Upgrading works are expected to start in mid-August,” said DBKL, but no completion date was given.
As for the Taman Jinjang Utama field, DBKL said several upgrades had been made to spruce up the facility.
These included resurfacing the basketball court and building a roof over it, as well as fencing up the area and planting grass.
Illegal eateries operating nearby the court had also been demolished, noted City Hall.
DBKL said a meeting was held with Laman Rimbunan Mawar Residents Association to discuss the issues at their playground.
Complaints can be submitted via DBKL’s website adukl.dbkl.gov.my or email jlr@dbkl.gov.my
