Work is set to begin on a major new redevelopment of Roberts Recreation Ground in Burton Joyce.
The ground preparation work has started for the installation of brand new equipment and pathways at the site on Church Road and is being carried out by local company Jupiter Play.
Once completed, children will be able to enjoy a new and challenging central piece of play equipment. Other new items include a four-seater seesaw, a spinner, an additional springer toy and a trail of balancing items. Popular items such as the titan swing, basket swing, toddler equipment and trampolines are being kept.
New pathways that link both new and existing equipment are also being created and will make the whole playground an all-weather facility which is more accessible.
The project is being funded by a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, and supplemented by Burton Joyce Parish Council and The Friends of Roberts Recreation Ground, via generous donations from local businesses, community groups, individuals in the village, Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council,
The Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Laurence King (pictured above) believes the facility will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area. He says
“The initiative and working together of all the people involved is to be commended. It is the mark of a strong, involved and generous community, that is reflected around the village.”
Cllr Robin Ringham, Vice Chair of the Parish Council and Chair of the Amenities Committee said: “After a lot of hard work I am pleased to see the start of the new park at Burton Joyce. A lot of time and effort has gone into making the new design inclusive and integrated with existing equipment so we can have a park that caters for all ages and abilities and is accessible throughout the year”.
A spokesman for the The Friends of Roberts Recreation Ground said:
“It is fantastic to see our vision for the improvements to our park become a reality. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way and to the FCC for selecting our park to receive much needed funding to make this happen. We are so happy and excited for our local community!”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Their local grant manager Cheryl Raynor said:“It is great that work has now started on site, by working together with other organisations we will be able to create an amazing place for children to explore and have fun, we look forward to seeing the results shortly! “
For more information about FCC Communities Foundation funding contact Cheryl Raynor at cheryl.raynor@fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk or visit http://www.fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk
