Project latest:

• RE-OPENED Saturday, 6th February

• Work starts 9th March to remove, repaint & reinstall the Uppleby Road railings and entrance gate, and to install a new fence between the play area and homes in Phyldon Close

• OFFICIAL OPENING Friday, 9th April - all welcome!

Work started on this improvement project on 7th December, and we had hoped to complete by Christmas but the weather was against us, bringing frozen ground that became deep mud when it thawed.

We were finally able to return to site to level and seed the damaged areas on 3rd February.  Two large areas remain fenced off to give the new grass a chance to grow.

The old play equipment has been re-painted, and the old rubber surfacing is due to be cleaned by the end of February. 

Much of the new play equipment is set into what is called 'grassmat'; grass will eventually grow through it to retain the natural look of the space.  The mat prevents wear-and-tear and provides a softer landing for falls.

A new litter bin will be installed March/April.

Progress in pictures - click on any image below to enlarge it:

Behind the old swing frame, the new Cone Climber	The old climbing frame has been repainted
The new Aerospeed	Buddy Swing (where the old Cabin Slide once stood)
The Gyrospiral (spinning seesaw)	One of two picnic tables installed
10th Dec, the old Cabin Slide has gone, removed from a very muddy site!	10th Dec, the old roundabout has gone too, we're installing a new spinning Cone Climber in its place

Play designs were drawn up by Landscape Architect Hilary Martin based around the wishes expressed by young people and play area users during the consultation.  They include some improvements for the under 8s.

Below is the design for play at Uppleby Road:

click to download play design PDF (750kb)

• Read what young people had to say about their play area

Click on images to enlarge them