Durham city leaders are scheduled to discuss the Durham Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) proposal to clean up five parks contaminated with lead and other toxins at a meeting Monday.
DPR requested $5 million to clean up the park.
“This is really about our health,” said Brandon Williams of the Walltown Neighborhood Association. “Parks are public spaces, and I think it's important that residents recognize that and advocate for what's needed, especially given the lack of urgency. [was] From last year to now. ”
“I think there is an understanding. [is] “This information has been hidden for some time,” Williams said. “People are frustrated by the lack of transparency.”
Durham Parks leaders expect the cost to total $5 million, but cleanup costs could be even higher.
Residents agreed that $5 million is a good start, but a long-term solution is needed to clean up the park.
“I wish residents would be better educated about the dangers,” Williams said. “Please provide any information [of] What are the potential harms and dangers? Give people the tools they need to get tested and keep themselves safe. Let's start working on what solutions we can come up with to fix these parks and make them safe again. ”
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