Published: Wednesday, 21st September 2022
Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet approved to spend over £385,000 on improvements to the play areas and open space on Laburnum Avenue in Cannock at their meeting last week.
The funds will be allocated from Section 106 monies, from the development of housing on nearby land.
The existing play area is not fully inclusive and has ten pieces of play equipment which were last partly refurbished in 2005. The site current has a small pond, wetland, a stream and Riding Brook, a football pitch, and a grassed kick about area.
The proposed improvements will be delivered in three phases. With the estimated costs for Phases 2 and 3 being approved at a later date.
The first phase will include preparation and earthworks, improvements to the main pathways and play area, fencing and landscaping. It will also include installing a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), green gym equipment, and site furniture. All of which will be delivered over the next 12 months
Councillor Adrienne Fitzgerald, Portfolio Leader for Housing, Heritage and Leisure said “We have a role to play in the provision of good quality outdoor spaces for recreation, socialising and community. This tired play area was in need to refurbishment and it makes sense to include an entire site overhaul. This is exactly how section 106 monies should be used, reinvesting them back into the areas that need them. The first phase of this project delivers the biggest chunk of work, which will see a lovely area where the residents can lead healthy and active lifestyles and improve their wellbeing”.