YEOVIL NEWS: Views wanted on play area improvement project

VIEWS are wanted from people on how they would like to see a Yeovil play area improved.

Yeovil Town Council and South Somerset District Council are working in partnership and have allocated funding for improvements to the Summerhouse View play area.

A council spokesman said: “Our aim is to increase the quality and quantity of opportunities at this location.”

Proposals include replacing an existing timber fence with a galvanised steel fence; replace and relocate entrance gate; construct a new retaining wall to replace an existing log wall which is becoming rotten; add new steps and ramp access from top of play area to lower grass space, improving play and accessibility; and refurbish existing equipment and surfaces.

A consultation is now taking place with the local community and people need to send their comments and ideas to Robert Parr at South Somerset District Council by September 15, 2014.

Members of Yeovil Town Council’s grounds and general maintenance committee meet tonight (Monday, September 1, 2014) to discuss the latest situation.

Mr Parr, the district’s senior play and youth facilities officer, said: “Improvements to the park were given a boost with the aid of the Yeovil Youth Council earlier this summer when a group of youth councillors helped to paint the existing play equipment.

“This has brightened up the play area for visitors and will hopefully extend the life of the equipment for many more years.”

People can send their comments to Robert Parr, South Somerset District Council, Brympton   Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2HT or email rob.parr@southsomerset.gov.uk

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