Regeneration of Broughton Play Park

Description of existing site

The current play park is located alongside the B1207 and is adjacent to a skate park, community centre and recreation ground. There is a car park on site.

The park is 46.6.m, increasing to 50m on the East side by 19 metres. It is surrounded by 6 foot metal railings.

Description of current condition

The area is currently grass with rubber safety mats around the play equipment and is fenced off with 6ft high metal railings.

Users

• 0-5 and 5-12 year olds from the local area, accompanied by parents and siblings.

Brief

• We are wanting to redesign the park to create an attractive themed park and picnic area which provides colour and opportunity for experiential learning. A mix of natural and safety surfacing with a small amount of low level planting. To be fully accessible for children up to 12 years old and for older children with disabilities.

Examples being:

Elements which are to be retained are the grass mound and large slide plus any other equipment that you feel could be utilised in keeping with the overall theme.

• Scope of works/specification

Full design and build.

Demolition, removal and disposal of existing redundant equipment and surfacing making good any damage.

Installation of new equipment and surfacing.

Existing fence to be made good.

Health and safety

Safety testing of post installation.

Adherence to British and EU safety standards

Output

2- 3 A3 explanatory boards in colour and site plan at 1:250 @A1

Details to include build up info and nature and quality of materials, surfacing area and type and an outline cost breakdown.

Construction needs to be of a high quality finish.

Viewing of site welcome.