New 'accessible-for-all' play park opens in Jedburgh
A new play park, described as being "accessible-for-all", has opened in Jedburgh.
More than a quarter of a million pounds has been spent on the attraction, which can be found just off the A68 on the southern outskirts of the town.
Allerley Well Play Park includes a six-and-a-half metre long double-width slide and locally-inspired climbing rockscape feature.
Local councillor Scott Hamilton, Executive Member for Community and Business Development at Scottish Borders Council, said: “Scottish Borders Council is committed to investing in and improving facilities throughout the Borders and this can be seen through the £4million we have recently agreed to invest over the next seven years, to ensure that towns and villages receive new and improved facilities for young people.
“This park is a £270,000 project and it has a range of fantastic equipment in it for young people with lots of inclusive play opportunities."
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The park, which was created by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, was part funded by Jedburgh Common Good Fund.
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Councillor David Parker, SBC’s Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing, added: “Since 2018, destination play areas have been delivered in Harestanes, Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles, Hawick, Coldstream, Newtown St Boswells, Duns and Jedburgh with further projects to be delivered in Eyemouth and Earlston.
“The Council has a lot of work to do over the next seven years to roll out this new investment but we know that when new facilities are installed, the public response to them is very positive."
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