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Three play areas in Dover district to be upgraded with £180k funding

Three play parks are set for major overhauls as part of a £180,000 renovation project.

The Marke Wood play area in Walmer, the Bulwarks in Sandwich and Travers Road Park in Deal will all benefit from new equipment as part of the scheme.

A computer-generated image shows how the Marke Wood play area in Walmer will look. Picture: DDC
A computer-generated image shows how the Marke Wood play area in Walmer will look. Picture: DDC

Dover District Council (DDC), which has put forward funding, says work is scheduled to start in the spring so the new-look areas will be ready in time for the summer holidays.

The Marke Wood Play Area will receive a slice of the money worth £87,700, which will be funded by DDC, Walmer Town Council, and developer contributions.

The Bulwarks in Sandwich will receive £58,300 thanks to monies from DDC, Sandwich Town Council and Southern Water.

Meanwhile, the Travers Road site in Deal will receive £33,785 from developer contributions.

The contract for the design and installation of the new equipment in Marke Wood and the Bulwarks has been awarded to Kompan UK, and the contract for the Travers Road site has been awarded to Safeplay Playground Services.

All three projects follow consultation with the community which started last May to find out what improvements people would like to see.

The Bulwarks play area in Sandwich will also be upgraded. Picture: DDC
The Bulwarks play area in Sandwich will also be upgraded. Picture: DDC

They will feature inclusive play equipment and a range of new items to suit all ages and abilities.

Marke Wood will be getting new junior and toddler multiplay units, a track rider tower and sensory equipment.

The Bulwarks is scheduled to have a new junior multiplay unit, basket swing and an inclusive spring seesaw, while Travers Road will benefit from a new jungle-themed multiplay unit, a basket swing and a roundabout.

The Travers Road play area in Deal will receive £33,785 from developer contribution. Picture: DDC
The Travers Road play area in Deal will receive £33,785 from developer contribution. Picture: DDC

Cllr Charlotte Zosseder, DDC cabinet member for community and corporate property said: “We are very pleased to continue to develop and improve play area facilities across the district, enhancing parks for local communities and helping to encourage parents and children to enjoy exercise and fresh air in safe outside spaces.

“We would like to say a big thank you to Sandwich and Walmer Town Councils and our partners in the community for their support in this latest round of improvements.”

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