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What's happening
The iconic rocket ship at Lions Park, Long Jetty underwent essential renovation works to ensure it could continue to be enjoyed by local residents and visitors to the Coast for many years to come.
The rocket ship was temporarily relocated for maintenance and repair in March, with the park to remain open to the public while the repairs are being carried out off-site.
The rocket ship was returned to Lions Park on Wednesday 23 August, however the park will be closed while the two new slides are attached and rubber soft fall added to the park with it to be opened again for play in September.
Your say
While the rocket is being repaired, we are sought input from the community on their preferences for its appearance when it is safely returned to Lions Park in late July:
- Option A: will be essential repairs only with the rocket ship retaining its classic look.
- Option B: allows for the top portion of the structure to re-open to the public for the first time in years, with the addition of an extra slide to bring it up to current safety standards.
Between 8 March and 6 April 3,646 community votes were cast with:
- 324 Votes (9%) for Option A Keep it classic and
- 3,332 Votes (91%) for Option B New and improved
What an incredible response! Thank you to everyone who voted.
