Steam roller gets a facelift
28 September 2018
The steam roller at Leamington Domain is set to get a facelift.
The popular children's playground feature will get new steps, a coat of paint and safety improvements as part of the work. The steam roller will be removed from the playground while the upgrades are completed, which is expected to take up to three weeks.
Community facilities manager Bruce Airey said the work is necessary to bring the steam roller up to playground standards.
The steam roller has always been a much-loved part of the playground but a safety review showed it wasn't meeting our health and safety standards. The decision was made to invest in repairs so the community could enjoy the roller for years to come.
The steam roller has been in the Leamington Domain since 1975 when it was retired by Council's roading team. The engine and other parts were removed and it was installed in the play area.
The repairs are estimated to cost $10,000 and will be funded from existing maintenance budgets.
Work is due to start in early October and will take around three weeks.