A park in Hadleigh is being given a major facelift after it was discovered play equipment was no longer fit for purpose.
Work began this week on removing the old wooden climbing frame – and other equipment in the bark chipped area - in the park between Meadows Way and Pykenham Way.
The new equipment will include climbing/ slide equipment specifically for under 5s and a more advanced climber and swing for older children.
Existing swings, seesaws and spinners will stay in the park.
Jo Seymour, Babergh’s Horticultural Officer, said: “Babergh is delighted to have been able to fund this new play park which we hope will bring hours of fun to children using it.
“The previous equipment is nearly 30 years old and is only still able to be used because of careful maintenance over the years. Now, however, the wooden frame is rotten below ground level and needs to be replaced. At the same time we are replacing a slide, climbing hoops and an outdated climbing frame for younger children.
“We hope to provide some really exciting new equipment which will be challenging and adventurous, as well as just plain, old fun!”
The work will take place in two phases – this week will see the removal of old equipment and the installation of one of the new pieces. Just after the Easter break, the further two pieces of equipment will be installed with the park remaining open in the meantime.
Funding for the park has come from Babergh’s capital budget, which can only be spent on long-term projects like facilities and equipment. ENDS
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