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The fenced play
space caters for young children. The majority of improvements
are at the upper level. We removed the old climbing unit and the somersault bar; in their
place is a new spiral spinning top and - an additional item to
the original plans - a rope bridge. The springy jumping
platforms were always popular so we have installed three new ones.
To enhance the
more natural 'softer' feel of the upper level metal barriers and
concrete slabs have been replaced with upright wooden posts and a
rubber 'mulch' surfacing. A new bench has been included, and
an informal turf & timber seat has also been
created at the highest point of the slope.
In the space
below, just the two old 'springers' have reached the end of their
useful life and will be replaced.
Outside the
fenced space, a new rebound wall, buddy swing and zip wire has been
installed for older children. A new bench, seat and litter bin
have also been installed.
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Progress in pictures
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27th May, with the spinning top installed, the finishing
touches are put to the rope bridge |
28th May, the zip wire and, beyond it, the buddy swing are
finally open for use in time for the half term holiday |
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21st May, surfacing laid at the spinning top and new entrance
- a resin-bonded woodland-effect 'Tiger Mulch' |
'Tiger
Mulch' - a new type of rubber surfacing for play areas, and
the first time it's used in Poole |
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18th May, the pole for the spiral spinning top and, behind,
preparing timber for an informal 'viewpoint' seat |
19th May, four timber posts to take a new addition to the
scheme - a rope bridge |
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13th May, three new jumping platforms for younger users |
14th May, a new retaining wall of timber posts |
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The rebound wall |
13th May, the zip wire is installed |
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24th March, the buddy swing area has been reinstated with turf
in preparation for its play surface |
24th March, installation of the rebound wall is complete; the
sports surface will be laid next Monday |
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22nd March, the frame for the buddy swing has been installed;
a green rubber 'grassmat' surface will be laid below it |
22nd March, the rebound wall is taking shape |
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Play equipment in the fenced space has been repainted and is
open for use whilst works go on outside |
16th March, the rebound wall is the first installation; a
stone base is required beneath the all-weather surface |
Project delays:
Work that started on the installation of the new rebound wall
(8th December) was halted when neighbours expressed concerns about
the design.
On 15th
February 2010 the project came under review due to
the ongoing concerns of local residents and on 9th March the go-ahead
was given by Councillors, subject to minor revisions to the
original design (explained below).
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The revised design for play (March 2010)
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