|
NEWS - see bottom of page for links to the new designs.
A key element of South Somerset’s District Council’s play strategy is to provide a Flag Ship Play Area for young families in Yeovil. This exciting new scheme, planned for the Yeovil Recreation ground, will draw upon the latest developments in play provision and utilise best practice to build a stimulating, challenging and safe facility. The Play Area will help to develop youngsters’ confidence through improved physical, social and spatial skills.
The Flagship Playspace aims to inspire the imagination while engaging with the exciting world of nature. The existing play area will be replaced and the area for the new playspace enlarged. The Flagship Playspace will enhance the existing landscape and will not result in loss of open space or any trees.
SSDC have already secured 50% of the capital cost from the Big Lottery Fund, and funds have been made available from Yeovil Vision.
Award winning landscape design company Parklife has been appointed to assist with the consultation process and develop an innovative design for the site. Parklife were selected for their proven track record of delivering innovative play environments across the country with local authorities.
For young families in Yeovil this scheme means:
- a distinctive and exciting new play environment close to further recreational facilities
- easily accessible by foot, cycling or public transport
- a new and attractive visitor destination for the Town
- an exemplar of best practice.
To ensure views were sought and taken into account when developing the design for the Flagship Playspace, the project team carried out a number of consultations during May and June 2008.
Initial designs were launched at a Public Consultation August 20th. View the Flagship Playspace Initial Designs Aug 2008 and the Flagship Playspace Final Design Brief July 2008 here.
We would appreciate your thoughts on the Designs. Please email your comments and suggestion to Alan Brown.
We welcome feedback about any of our projects if you would like to leave a comment please email us enquiries@yeovilvision.co.uk.
|