“I visit the park often up to three times a week and with three children under five it is extremely concerning to have an unfenced park on the junction of two busy roads - one a national highway for heavy vehicles,” she said.

“As a responsible parent even I find it difficult, particularly when the tractor ride is blocking the opening causing a major blind spot for parents. I have seen many children escape to the footpath and some to the curb, from the most responsible parents, and it is only a matter of time before there is an accident.  

“The new toilet, as great as it is, is also a huge beacon of fun buttons and flashing lights to a two-year-old and parents are often having to sprint after children hot footing it to the toilets, often carrying a baby and trying to keep eyes on another child in the playground. 

“I particularly feel for the grandparents often at the park looking after little ones and not quite as quick.

“We are so lucky to have such a strong community of young families and the Apex park is a fantastic outing and meeting point but with the dangers of the park it is under constant discussion.”

The discussion about the fencing was hosted at a council meeting in June 2014.

Member of the project team, David Graham explained, Moree Plains Shire Council ordered the fencing materials for the Moree Lion’s Club to install, but added there had been a delay in getting started on the project.

“The Moree Lion’s Club is an active club which has a number of ongoing community projects that needed our attention so we had to postpone the erection of the fence,” Mr Graham said.

“The Lion’s project team has inspected the site and aim to have the fence completed by mid-September,” he said.

The old fence will be removed and post holes will be excavated to house the new fence.  

“The new fence will be installed in sections over a number of weekends when volunteers are available,” Mr Graham said.