{"id":15435,"date":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=15435"},"modified":"2023-06-16T06:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T06:49:23","slug":"renovated-playgrounds-on-camp-zama-reopen-just-in-time-for-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=15435","title":{"rendered":"Renovated playgrounds on Camp Zama reopen just in time for summer vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n A newly renovated playground on top of Chapel Hill is now open to the community. This and one other playground here recently reopened, with more set to reopen in the near future, providing children in the community with an ideal outlet for play and physical activity just in time for summer vacation.
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan \u2013 Two renovated playgrounds in housing areas here recently reopened, with more set to reopen in the near future, providing children in the community with an ideal outlet for play and physical activity just in time for summer vacation.<\/p>\n

Camp Zama\u2019s Directorate of Public Works is leading the renovation effort. The playgrounds that reopened are located in the residential area near Zama Middle High School. Another playground, located at the top of Camp Zama\u2019s Chapel Hill is scheduled to reopen soon, a DPW representative said.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons for the renovation project is that the playgrounds were originally constructed more than 20 years ago and were a bit dated, said Mai Shimazoe, an engineering technician assigned to DPW. Therefore, the decision was made to install updated equipment so that children in the community could enjoy safe, state-of-the-art facilities, she said.<\/p>\n

A huge amount of work went into getting the project approved, Shimazoe said, including dealing with supply and shipping issues. But everyone involved, including the DPW team, construction inspectors and contractors, worked closely as team to complete the project as quickly as possible, she said.<\/p>\n

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\n A newly renovated playground near the Zama Middle High School tennis court is now open to the community. This and one other playground here recently reopened, with more set to reopen in the near future, providing children in the community with an ideal outlet for play and physical activity just in time for summer vacation.
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\u201cThis was the first time DPW\u2019s Housing Management Division executed a playground renovation project,\u201d Shimazoe said. \u201cIt was a very challenging project for us, but we are happy to be opening the playgrounds sooner than we anticipated.\u201d<\/p>\n

The playgrounds are there for the entire community and will be able to be in use for several years if patrons follow a few simple rules, Shimazoe said. Patrons are urged to adhere to each respective playground\u2019s posted age range, not treat the equipment overly roughly, throw away all trash in the provided garbage bins, and take all personal items when leaving the playground. This will ensure maximum enjoyment of the facilities, she said.<\/p>\n

Playgrounds near both the Honshu Heights and Mountain View high-rise housing areas are currently under construction and announcements will be made to the community once they are open.<\/p>\n

For questions, contact the Housing Management Division at 263-4574 (046-407-4574 from a cellphone) or 263-5741 (046-407-5741 from a cellphone).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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