Old play equipment has been removed from a Hyndburn park, with a new play area on the way.
Building work has begun in Gatty Park to create an improved play area for children in Church.
Contractors from Groundwork and Leisure Services Ltd, who successfully bid for the project after a tender process, will be on site for approximately the next 10 weeks, with the improved play area set to reopen in July.
The project is being funded by a £40,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, adding to £70,000 of council investment from Hyndburn Council and £30,000 awarded by Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF).
Councillor Stewart Eaves, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services at Hyndburn Council, said: “It’s great to see work on this well-used play area begin.
"We are extremely grateful for the funding FCC Communities Foundation has given us, and we’re looking forward to reopening to the public during the summer.
“We’ve committed to improving play areas across Hyndburn, and these improvements to Gatty Park are a sign of more things to come this year.”
A full refurbishment of the existing play area will take place, replacing equipment that is now more than 15-years-old with modern, inclusive facilities designed for children of all ages.
Children were invited to share their ideas for the play area last year, and some of their ideas have been incorporated into the design.
Within the new development, there will be a Mizzenmast climbing net, a swing set with an inclusive seat and cradle swing, an inclusive springy, a Whirlybob seated rotator, stepping pods, a We-hopper two-way bouncer, a four-seat carousel, a campervan play unit, a bike springy, an inclusive see-saw and a large climbing unit.
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The LEF funding was secured with the support of local organisation Ynot Aspire, which supports young people to make a difference to their lives and their community within Hyndburn, and worked closely with partners to help bring additional investment into the project.
Cheryl Raynor, grant manager from FCC Communities Foundation, said: “We are delighted to support the redevelopment of the Gatty Park play area.
“It’s clear how much this space means to local families, and we’re pleased that our funding will help create a modern, inclusive and imaginative place for children to enjoy for many years to come.
“Seeing ideas from local children incorporated into the final design makes this project even more special.”
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