Read the following two sentences.
The Parks Department social media poll showed that the top-reported safety concern is the condition of the swings at the playground. The park authorities decided to purchase and install new swings.
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences in the underlined portion of the sentence?
A.
at the playground, but the park authorities
B.
at the playground; however, the park authorities
C.
at the playground, so the park authorities
D.
NO CHANGE