Reopening of Queens Park likely delayed due to suspected arson
A burnt truck at Queens Park, damaged in a suspected arson attack.
Treetech Managing Director Chris Walsh said the company would need to bring in replacement equipment from outside of Invercargill to finish the recovery work.
“If someone has intentionally set fire to our trucks and equipment, that would be devastating for our team. It's more than a million dollars’ worth of damage, but we're pulling out all the stops to keep going.
“We're a resilient bunch and we're going to do whatever it takes to get the job done.”
Rain said it was incredibly lucky the fire did not spread further into the park.
“The people of Invercargill are already processing massive changes to Queens Park following October’s extreme winds.
“We’re still assessing the full extent of the damage to the trucks and the surrounding area, but we’re relieved and thankful the fires didn’t spread beyond the maintenance yard.”
Council’s Parks and Recreation team would be working closely with Treetech and New Zealand Police to determine the next steps, she said.
“Despite this setback, we’re committed to getting the rest of Queens Park open as soon as possible” she said.
Anyone with information relating to this incident could contact Police on 105, referencing case number 251203/6122, or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
