Armand and I are working to improve the children’s play equipment in Sydney Gardens.
The park is due major work to improve its layout and facilities which is to be funded by a lottery bid. This plan was drawn up in 1992 though, 17 years ago, so progress has been slow. Until this happens, the children’s play area in particular needs a re-fresh.
A few residents have suggested that the redundant equipment at the old Lime Grove School be used. Cllr Armand Edwards has pursued this idea as the equipment is in good order. However, the council is reluctant citing concerns about EU safety guidelines.
There is better news with the roundabout, pictured, which was merely taken away from Sydney Gardens for maintenance.
“This plan was drawn up in 1992 though, 17 years ago, so progress has been slow.”
Wasn’t Don Foster elected in 1992…?
As far as I can recall, the roundabout was removed almost a year ago – and erreplaced with the orange netting in your picture.
It was my daughter’s favourite thing in the playground, so I’m glad to hear its going to return, although it does seem to have taken rather a long time if its just been away for maintenance.
Thanks for your efforts.
Jon Mills
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@ Matthew: Don Foster was indeed elected in 1992, though I suspect more people were celebrating at the time because the Conservative lost!
The Sydney Gardens plan was shelved by the counil for over a decade in favour of concentrating on Victoria Park. The completion of the Victoria Project, coupled with activity at the Holburne, allows Sydney Gardens to get going again.