Code brown: Kununurra Splash Park closes on opening day due to bathroom mishap

Kununurra residents have been forced to play a slightly different game of croc or log after a ‘code brown’ saw the $3.2m Kununurra Splash Park temporarily close yesterday, less than 24-hours after its grand opening. The unfortunate bathroom mishap happened in the pool area of the park, and meant Shire staff had to close the facility for a deep-clean. Speaking to the Kimberley Echo, a Shire spokesperson said confirmed the incident. “The Shire did close the Splash Park recently due to a code brown,” the spokesperson said. “The Kununurra Leisure Centre staff followed the appropriate protocols... and closed the park for an hour. “A friendly reminder to all community members with toddlers and babies to ensure they are wearing aqua nappies at all times.” The park had its official grand opening on Tuesday after a string of delays due to COVID-19 and vandalism saw the December 2021 planned opening pushed back. The 500sqm park features play zones for different age groups, from toddlers to teenagers, water slides for all ages, water cannons, tipping buckets, a splash pad and a water spray area. The project was fully funded by the State Government through the WA Recovery Plan, and is the first stage of the Kununurra Leisure Centre Redevelopment. The State Government has also funded $6m as a 2021 election commitment for stage two — the development of a 50m pool.