Eco & Environment, Verwood | Posted on February 29th, 2024 | return to news
New play area for Verwood
The community came together recently for the official opening of new play area on Eastwood Road in Verwood.
Children in Verwood can now enjoy the facilities at a new play area on Eastwood Road.
To mark the opening Verwood residents, local councillors, suppliers, and contractors came together for the official opening by Dorset Council.
It was funded by contributions from Penny Farthing Homes, the developer of the nearby housing estate.
Dorset Council’s Planning and Natural Environment teams came up with the concept but the design and equipment choice were based on feedback received from the community. On the existing site surrounded by mature oak trees and hedges, the council’s Landscape Architects reinstated a play area with new largely accessible and exciting playground equipment, accessible paths, bicycle stands and buggy/mobility equipment parking, sensory planting, local ecology interpretation boards, and picnic tables.
Dorset Council Officers from the Highways, Landscaping and Greenspace teams carried out construction of the park, with support from the council’s Ecology, Arboriculture and Grounds teams to ensure the natural wildlife and environment was well looked after throughout. The Council’s Landscaping and Greenspace teams installed the equipment, while the Waste Services team helped with installing new bins for the area.
Sherman Fencing provided and installed playground fencing, while PlaySmart UK provided and installed playground safety surfacing. Kompan Playground Equipment assisted with design and supplied the playground equipment.
Cllr Toni Coombs, Dorset Council ward member for Verwood, said: “I’m proud to open this play area for the local community. It’s a wonderful space, and I’m looking forward to seeing Verwood residents of all ages enjoy the new facilities.
“I’d like to thank everyone involved for their hard work in making it happen. I’d also like to thank my fellow councillors Spencer Flower, Simon Gibson, and Ray Bryan – all of whom have been strong supporters of this project from the beginning.”
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