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Blast off: Council launches 'rocket' at Toowoomba park

IN THE week where the world celebrates 50 years since the moon landing, a new generation can enjoy the dream of space, with the launching of the new rocket.

Rocket ship launched by council at Picnic Point, Toowoomba. Picture: Toowoomba Regional Council
Rocket ship launched by council at Picnic Point, Toowoomba. Picture: Toowoomba Regional Council

IN THE week where the world celebrates 50 years since the moon landing, a new generation can enjoy the dream of outer space, with the Toowoomba Regional Council launching the new Picnic Point rocket. 

TRC's environment and community portfolio leader Cr Joe Ramia said that the new rocket was out of this world.

"The iconic rocket's mission was mothballed during the mid-1990s due to safety concerns, but the current works will rebuild the rocket," he said.

Cr Ramia said the history of the rocket dated back to the mid-1960s before mankind kicked the moon when landscape architect Arne Fink developed a plan for the area.

"Around the 1970s the rocket was built to become the iconic playground feature that it has been until today," he said.

"As a result of the overhaul, the rocket re-enters the atmosphere of the open space as a play item for all ages that complies with Australian standards.

"The revamped rocket comes complete with a slide, steps to get inside the rocket, new ladders and larger openings to get to each level, new footings, rubber soft fall material and even a fresh paint job."

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Originally published as Blast off: Council launches 'rocket' at Toowoomba park

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