The Town of Greater Napanee has issued the following statement regarding a metal pole that fell at the Rotary Splash Pad on Saturday:
In the early afternoon on Saturday, August 21, a structural component of the Greater Napanee Splash Pad known as the “bucket spinner” fell to the concrete surface during operating hours. The component has been removed from the Splash Pad and Town staff are working with the manufacturer and installer to determine what caused the failure. All other components are being re-inspected to ensure the safety of all patrons. Fortunately, there were no injuries caused by the incident. The Splash Pad will remain open during regular operating hours.
The Town of Greater Napanee offers an on-call number to reach staff after hours in case of emergencies. The number is 1-800-342-6442.