Swings, slides and zip lines are just some of the new facilities coming to a park in Gedling as work begins on a £100k revamp.
Construction of the new play area at Lambley Lane Recreation Ground is due to start today (20) and is expected to take around six weeks to complete. The existing play area will be closed while works are carried out.
The improvements will see the old equipment and flooring removed and replaced with a brand new play area, complete with 30m zip line, swings, slides and climbing frames, as well as a number of accessible and inclusive facilities including a DDA compliant roundabout, trampoline, basket swing and play panels.
The existing play equipment at the park is only suitable for children up to the age of 6 years old, whereas the new play area will include equipment suitable for children up to the age of 12 years old.
The new and improved development is thanks to funding from FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by waste and resource management company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund. FCC Communities Foundation will be providing a grant total of £100,000.
The bid for funding was made in partnership with Gedling Parks Community Group and included a consultation with three local primary schools, All Hallows Primary School, Priory Junior School, and Willow Farm. Children from each school had their say and gave suggestions for what they wanted to see at the site.
For more information about FCC Communities Foundation funding visit www.fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk
Can’t wait to see the results!