THE opening of a new play area in an Ipswich park, which was due to take place today, has been postponed.

THE opening of a new play area in an Ipswich park, which was due to take place today, has been postponed.

Holywells Park was expected to open its play area, based on a wooden ship, today, but the plans have been shelved because of safety concerns.

The area will now be opened on Saturday, August 25.