South Park repairs underway as completion date revealed

New pictures show heavy machinery and workers beside the pond, where a damaged boardwalk is being removed following repeated incidents of vandalism.

A large digger can be seen working at the water’s edge, while temporary metal fencing continues to prevent visitors from accessing the area.

Work has begun at South Park to repair the boardwalk. (Image: Peter Reimann)

Darlington Borough Council confirmed the boardwalk will be dug up and taken away this week, with work on the path expected to begin next week.

New railings will then be installed, with the council hoping the entire project will be finished by early December.

Vandalism at South Park. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

The work follows repeated vandalism to the boardwalk overlooking the park’s pond, which forced the council to fence off the area for safety reasons.

Pictures previously showed broken sections of the structure and holes in the surface.

At the time, the council described the incidents as “mindless vandalism” and said the repeated damage had left it with “no option” but to close off the area.