Have your say on park revamp

FAMILIES are being asked to have their say on the latest stage of a £325,000 revamp of Yate's Kingsgate Park.

Work to refurbish the play equipment at the popular park is already underway, with a replacement zip wire expected to open for use by the start of May.

The park's popular tree top trail is also being refurbished as part of the first phase of works.

Now Yate Town Council is asking people for their views on a complete redesign of the current area for the under 5s.

The council is working with contractor Eibe Play Ltd on the design, which it says will feature sustainable materials, equipment that supports accessibility, neurodiversity and socialisation, and designs that celebrate nature.

Eibe has produced a 'virtual tour' showing some of the proposed designs and the council is hosting a video on its Facebook page and website.

People are being asked to take a look at the ideas and then fill in an online survey giving their views.

A town council spokesperson said: "Design ideas for the new play area, that will replace the current under 5 years area, can be viewed in virtual reality on your phone, tablet or computer - take a trip at home or visit the play area to see the ideas come to life!

"The town council is keen to hear from residents and users of the park and play area. You can tell them what you think about the design, via their online questionnaire.

"Access and inclusion is at the heart of this new play area.

"The town council welcomes feedback from users and groups that can help them select equipment and a create a design that everyone can enjoy."

People can access the survey online at shorturl.at/ktwGP or via the parks and open spaces section of the town council website, yatetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Since November last year, the town council has secured £325,000 of funding for the project, including £25,000 from Enovert Community Trust towards the replacement of the zip wire and refurbishment of the multi-use games area.

The new zip wire was installed in March and, after waiting for the concrete foundations to harden, the council was waiting for a safety inspection team to complete certification checks as the Voice went to press.

An announcement when the wire is open was due to be made on the council's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and website, and via signs around the park.

Anyone not online can call 01454 866506 for more information.