A post on a Beauly social media site said: “Massive community effort in Aird Road.
“We would like to thank all involved in making this happen, Beauly Community Council and Beauly Gala for donating the funds to allow us to purchase the bark so the kids don’t need to wait until April.”
Around 50 playgrounds of the 300-plus council-operated sites have had equipment removed or fencing erected without warning.
Playpark closures across Inverness have also caused concern.
Inverness South councillor Ken Gowans said: “I am deeply concerned that play areas have been closed due of a lack of basic maintenance.
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Scores of playgrounds across the Highlands are suddenly being fenced-off and closed and play equipment removed.
It is understood around 50 of the 300-plus council-operated playgrounds are being taken out of use following years of underinvestment.
Deteriorating equipment and low supplies of bark used to prevent youngsters falling on hard surfaces are thought to be among the key issues.
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Councillors slam bizarre Town Centre Funding projects in the running for more than £252,000 of Scottish Government cash By Scott Maclennan Published: 19:30, 15 January 2021
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Inverness City Centre.
Inverness councillors are readying up for another fight over how more than £252,000 in town centre funding is to spent on the city and surrounding areas.
The second round of cash from the Scottish Government aims to support construction and employment but the whole process has been marred by a stand-off with officials who favour different investment ideas.