New Playground in Firth Park Receives £175,000 Funding Boost

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A brand-new playground in Firth Park, Sheffield, is set to be transformed with a significant investment of £175,000. The funding will be used to deliver a state-of-the-art play area designed specifically for older children, alongside upgrades to the current playground to make the entire site more inclusive and accessible for all ages. The new equipment will feature a range of accessible and inclusive facilities, including a new accessible multi-climber, wheelchair-friendly roundabout, and a replacement trim trail. The investment is made possible through a combination of funding from FCC Communities Foundation, Veolia Environmental Trust, and Sheffield City Council's Public Health funding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new playground in Firth Park has received a major funding boost of £175,000.
  • £100,000 of the funding comes from FCC Communities Foundation and £75,000 from Veolia Environmental Trust.
  • The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Sheffield City Council's Public Health funding will also provide further support.
  • The new play area will be designed specifically for older children and will include accessible and inclusive facilities.
  • Planned improvements include a new accessible multi-climber, wheelchair-friendly roundabout, and a replacement trim trail, as well as a central net climbing structure and wheelchair-accessible trampoline.
  • The new equipment will be installed within a landscaped, fenced setting, including seating, trees, meadow areas, and mown grass.
  • Councillor Kurtis Crossthorn, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee at Sheffield City Council, welcomed the investment and highlighted the importance of inclusive and accessible spaces.
  • Richard Smith, Senior Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, and Andrew Brown, Executive Director of Veolia Environmental Trust, also expressed their support for the project.

Statistics:

  • Total funding awarded to the project: £175,000.
  • Fuelled by FCC Communities Foundation: £100,000.
  • Fuelled by Veolia Environmental Trust: £75,000.
  • The new equipment will be installed within a landscaped, fenced setting, covering 1000m2.

Sources:

  • Ciara Healy, "Brand-new playground in Firth Park gets green light following major funding boost", (Date unknown).
  • FCC Communities Foundation press release, "FCC Communities Foundation supports playground improvement works in Firth Park", (Date unknown).
  • Veolia Environmental Trust press release, "Veolia Environmental Trust helps revitalise Firth Park playground", (Date unknown).