shutford play area project on the dairyground
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The Shutford Play Area refurbishment project has been awarded £10k from The National Lottery Community Fund. |
The village survey that the Parish Council did in the Autumn of 2018, was aimed at asking for villagers’ views of the play area, particularly those using the equipment or living near the Dairyground. The majority of those who completed the survey wanted to replace the ageing swings with new ones, and also install new, more exciting play equipment. This will encourage more families to meet and play in the village rather than driving to other playgrounds.
Feedback received has been very positive and there is a lot of support for the project. However, it is recognised that there are many different views and will continue to consult with villagers during the project.
Quotes have been received from 3 potential suppliers for replacement swings and other equipment and selected a local supplier, Trevor Stewart. Trevor has installed a number of playgrounds in the area and makes equipment out of wood so as to look more natural.
A Working Party has been set-up, to include villagers with young families. The Parish Council is really grateful for the enthusiasm that they have brought to both play area ideas and fundraising...particularly the very successful May Madness event on Monday 6 May.
The total cost of the project is expected to be around £30k. Click here for an update on the funding of the project. The installation of new equipment will be in three phases:
Phase 1 – Replace the swings. New flat swings and a basket swing have already been installed (this has proved very popular and accessible). Replacement cradle swings will, hopefully, be going in shortly. NOW COMPLETED.
Phase 2 – New equipment. There are outline plans to install a wooden multi-activity play unit featuring a play house, slide climbing wall and balance beams. The current plans include slightly lower platforms than was originally planned, and a slightly shorter adventure trail. Plans will be reviewed, and then hopefully this will be installed over the summer. Views from residents will be obtained.
Phase 3 – When funds are available, the plan is to replace the climbing frame. Possible ideas include replacing the goalpost, installing a sit on wooden vehicle and adding a couple of picnic tables so families can watch their children play, but we are open to ideas. Very good input on goalposts has been provided by a resident, and further consultation will take place.
Once everything is done a review of the environment will take place, to see if any more landscaping is needed to improve the look of the Play Area for Dairyground residents, also dependent on donations and/or funding. For further news please click here.
If you would like to donate to the fund raising please click here.
Feedback received has been very positive and there is a lot of support for the project. However, it is recognised that there are many different views and will continue to consult with villagers during the project.
Quotes have been received from 3 potential suppliers for replacement swings and other equipment and selected a local supplier, Trevor Stewart. Trevor has installed a number of playgrounds in the area and makes equipment out of wood so as to look more natural.
A Working Party has been set-up, to include villagers with young families. The Parish Council is really grateful for the enthusiasm that they have brought to both play area ideas and fundraising...particularly the very successful May Madness event on Monday 6 May.
The total cost of the project is expected to be around £30k. Click here for an update on the funding of the project. The installation of new equipment will be in three phases:
Phase 1 – Replace the swings. New flat swings and a basket swing have already been installed (this has proved very popular and accessible). Replacement cradle swings will, hopefully, be going in shortly. NOW COMPLETED.
Phase 2 – New equipment. There are outline plans to install a wooden multi-activity play unit featuring a play house, slide climbing wall and balance beams. The current plans include slightly lower platforms than was originally planned, and a slightly shorter adventure trail. Plans will be reviewed, and then hopefully this will be installed over the summer. Views from residents will be obtained.
Phase 3 – When funds are available, the plan is to replace the climbing frame. Possible ideas include replacing the goalpost, installing a sit on wooden vehicle and adding a couple of picnic tables so families can watch their children play, but we are open to ideas. Very good input on goalposts has been provided by a resident, and further consultation will take place.
Once everything is done a review of the environment will take place, to see if any more landscaping is needed to improve the look of the Play Area for Dairyground residents, also dependent on donations and/or funding. For further news please click here.
If you would like to donate to the fund raising please click here.
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Please note this is a draft plan, not to scale and positioning is approximate! |
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