Playground in Boechout disappears after complaints from neighbors, municipality appeals: "Ruling is unacceptable"

The municipality of Boechout is required to remove a climbing tower with a slide from a playground after neighbors complained about noise. Despite the municipality's sound measurements indicating no issues, a court ruled in favor of the neighbors. The climbing structure will be removed this week to avoid penalties, but the municipality plans to appeal the decision, calling it "unacceptable". A new play structure will replace it after consulting with local children and residents. The climbing tower will be relocated to another park.