Children should soon be able to enjoy the slide located in the Nambour Council Administration Building forecourt next to the library, with a shade sail installed recently.

The $50,000 metal slide was closed in December after parents complained that the surface became exceedingly hot in places.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said he was pleased the slide would soon be open again.

“I’m really pleased to see this shade sail come to fruition and look forward to seeing a hive of COVID-safe activity again in the Nambour forecourt,” Cr Law said. “Council listened to the community’s feedback and has come up with a great solution that’s sun-safe, visually appealing and doesn’t impede the existing seating area nearby or at the top of the amenities block.”

Council engaged local contractor Cool Outdoor Living to create and install the shade sail.

The shade sail was expected to be installed by last Friday (weather and site conditions dependant) and the slide will be reopened once installation is complete.