Mooney’s Bay playground project was secretive, lacking transparency: AG
Posted Jun 23, 2017 08:12:01 AM.
Last Updated Jun 23, 2017 08:20:21 AM.
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OTTAWA – More than a year after a controversial playground sparked protests by some area residents, the city’s auditor general has released a report about how the city handled the situation.
Auditor General Ken Hughes had some strong words for the city over the Giver 150 playground at Mooney’s Bay, saying the project was secretive and lacking in transparency.
In early 2016, Sinking Ship Entertainment approached the city about building the playground, and the city decided to pitch in half of the $2 million cost.
Several residents weren’t happy about city money being spent without public consultation, or the fact mature trees were cut down to make way for the structure.
City staff is now working on a new policy to deal with gifts to the city, and that’s expected to be revealed by the end of the year, or in early 2018.
The playground is set to have its official opening on Canada Day.
