Locals tired of park destruction

A NUMBER of residents in North Wonthaggi say they’re fed up with a group of teenagers vandalising areas of a park. 

The incidents have been occurring at a public park near Sussex Court in North Wonthaggi, where residents claim the group has been chopping down trees and creating bike jumps in the vegetated areas of the park. 

Two residents, who wished not to be identified, spoke with the Sentinel-Times saying the issue has been ongoing for years.

They said they have approached the group asking them to stop on numerous occasions but to no avail.

“They’ve built a bike track, a cubby and they’re digging holes and they cut down trees to make the ramp,” one resident said.

“It’s dangerous and creates a tripping hazard.”

The residents say the group also built a fire pit which was surrounded by dry leaves and branches and in close proximity to homes.

“Look at the vegetation, if that goes up… even though they’re a pain in the neck you wouldn’t want one of them getting hurt.

“But it’s just downright dangerous.”

The residents believe there are plenty of facilities available for teenagers and young people to use for recreational purposes. 

They said they have also contacted council about the issue.