A seemingly innocuous park bench is at the centre of a bizarre row in one Sydney suburb, with locals demanding its removal because it apparently encouraged “anti-social behaviour”.
The bench, installed in 2021 in St Ives, Sydney, aimed to unite the community but has led to an incredible two-year saga.
Originally painted rainbow, it was placed near a local library who wanted to create a space for parents and children to come to during the pandemic.
But after some backlash and concerns over the bench’s safety, Ku-ring-gai Council conducted an investigation and eventually moved to tear it down.
The removal of both benches reportedly cost the council $6000, leading to criticism from residents who deemed it a complete and utter waste of taxpayer funds.
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