Car tyres recycled for play

Gosford City Council has used a mixture made from old recycled car tyres as soft-fall in one of its playgrounds.

General manager of Gosford City Council, Peter Wilson, said the synthetic rubber soft-fall had been laid in the playground in Florida Av, Woy Woy.

"A 120 square-metre area has made use of 375 recyclable car tyres, saving money and helping the environment," said Mr Wilson.

"This is the first time Council staff have laid the mixture and it is envisaged other playgrounds throughout the city will now use the special soft-fall provided."

A number of other councils have expressed interest in the product.

Vicki Brown, July 14