Not safe; Enid Capron Primary parents want playground fixed 

By Dana Malcolm 

Staff Writer 

#TurksandCaicos, May 19, 2023 – Parents at the Enid Capron Primary school, are once again expressing their frustration at the state of the playground that their children are forced to use, a decrepit area that has been in poor condition for almost a decade now.

Photos shared with us show iron steps that have become so rusted and worn that they have holes in them with sharp edges that can slice little ankles, a clear risk of injury.  The steps also appear as though they are beyond the capacity to bear significant weight, at risk of breaking away completely; and those are the better ones.  Some of the steps have become completely unhinged, hanging in mid- air.

The wooden access points are no better, photos showed walkways which are supposed to be supported by two strong metal chains hanging listlessly by one side.

Slides are unusable, completely broken open.  If any child tried to make use of them they would likely end with bloody scrapes.

Magnetic Media has reported on the issue in the past yet it remains neglected as each administration passes in and out of office, yearly surpluses get bigger and money for capital projects just like this languish in a loop of delays.