NEW ORLEANS - A new group, Kenner Community Dream Builders Inc., has been formed to secure financing and build a playground at Kenner City Park, specifically designed to meet the needs of children with physical or mental disabilities.

Dream Builders was the brain child of Kathy duTreil, who is in charge of grant research and administration for the City of Kenner. With the help of board members Kenner Recreation Director Ken Marroccoli, Kenner Assistant Director of Recreation George Bode and Kenner 5th District Councilman Kent Denapolis, duTreil incorporated the Dream Builders as a non-profit organization to seek money and then design and build the playground

"Each child deserves a chance to play in a safe environment," said duTreil. "There are no other playgrounds in the area that are designed to meet the requirements of special needs children."

The project is estimated to take two years to complete and cost $1.5 million. Money will be raised through grants, private foundations and other fund-raising activities. The money will be used not only for equipment but for surface preparation, a shelter, lighting, fencing, restrooms and a concession area.