The first of six revamped play areas was opened in the best way possible – by the children who will enjoy playing there.
The play area in Acacia Drive, Dursley benefitted from a major makeover, and some of the materials are recycled from old fishing nets.
Stroud District Council Housing Committee Chair Mattie Ross cut the ribbon on the new area, as children and parents and guardians enjoyed music, snacks and bubbles.
A total of six play areas are being revamped by Stroud District Council, following public consultation. Contractor Kompan is improving all six in turn. The work for five of the areas is being funded by £300,000 of Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) for local authorities in England to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health. In addition, Stroud District Council is contributing extra investment to improve Stratford Park’s play area in Stroud.
The money is Department of Health and Social Care funding through Gloucestershire County Council to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health.
The other play areas benefitting are Wharfdale Way in Stonehouse, Archway Gardens in Paganhill, Cambridge Avenue in Dursley and Mason Road in Stroud.