Yapton Play Area 2022

Yapton Parish Council is renewing its play equipment provision for the Queens Jubilee. The existing play area is a fenced area of approximately335m square ( 0.034 ha) within a hard standing of approx area of approximately 1000 m square ( 0.1 ha) The Area is bordered by a community ( Parish Council owned) car park to the South residential properties to the East and North and to the West green space including a a Multi Use Games Area and a Skate Park.

Yapton Parish Council are seeking proposals for the refurbishment of the play area. Tenderer are required to to submit a design to the value of £100,000 plus an additional £10000 for landscaping.

The play area is well located within a growing community close to local shops, village hall and the King George V playing field. it is extremely well used and valued within the community as an area for play and for families to convene.

The current play area has not been updated ( aside from routine maintenance and repairs) since its installation 20 years ago. Some equipment has had to be removed due to safety concerns and the equipment deterioration has been the source of increased criticism in the community. At the moment there are limited play opportunities for those with disabilities, particularly those with mobility impairment.

We. Arrived out public consultation with the users of the play area and their views have been set out in the Design Brief and Specification.

To register to receive a Design Brief and specification please contact clerk@yaptonpc.gov.uk

There is a site familiarisation meeting available for contractors on 3rd December 2021 at 10.00am. Details can be obtained from the Parish Clerk.