Five more play areas in West Suffolk set to be upgraded
Facilities in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket will be renovated
Five more play areas in West Suffolk are to be upgraded later this year, at a cost of around £220,000.
The council owned facilities are in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket.
Spaces at Warren Close in Brandon, New Cheveley Road in Newmarket, St John’s Close in Mildenhall and Hardwick Heath in Bury St Edmunds have all been recently upgraded.
- St James Park, Moreton Hall will see the installation of a more diverse range of equipment within a slightly larger more accessible space.
- Gainsborough Recreation Ground, Bury St Edmunds will see the cable way being replaced and a senior multi-play unit being installed
- Peterhouse Close in Mildenhall will be fully refurbished
- Henry Close in Haverhill will get new landscaping, with equipment for younger children.
- Granby Street in Newmarket will have a refresh.
Jo Rayner, West Suffolk Council Deputy Leader, said:
"Play areas support our children’s health and wellbeing, so making them safe, appealing places to exercise and play is important.
"The council has made healthy families and communities a priority and I know play areas are highly valued as safe spaces for children to just let go.
"Occasionally, mis-use or wear and tear may mean a well-loved piece of equipment cannot be used and I completely appreciate the upset this causes.
"We own and maintain over 100 play areas across West Suffolk and the programme of upgrades and regular safety inspections make sure that equipment is in good working order to be enjoyed by families."