Graffiti Hits Newly Upgraded Bucasia Skate Park

Mackay Regional Council has raised concerns after the recently upgraded skate park in Bucasia was vandalised only weeks after the revamp was completed.

The popular community space, praised by residents for its fresh new look, has already been targeted by graffiti — a setback council describes as both frustrating and disheartening for the wider community.

Mayor Greg Williamson says the impact of this type of vandalism isn't insignificant.

"There's the cost to ratepayers for crews to have to go back and fix up this defacing of public assets, but it also means they're being pulled from other jobs and projects," Mayor Williamson said.

"The fact that they are having to go and fix up something that should never have needed to be fixed up in the first place is infuriating.

"Aussie culture is that we we don't dob people in, but this has to stop. If you see it, please report it."

Reports can be made through the Snap, Send, Solve app or call 1300 MACKAY.

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Mackay Regional Council has condemned fresh graffiti at the newly upgraded Bucasia skate park, calling the vandalism an unnecessary cost to ratepayers and urging locals to report any incidents. Photos supplied

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