Work on a major refurbishment of a children’s play area in Burnham-On-Sea is nearing completion after a £50,000 refurbishment and it is set to open in the New Year.
The project at Crosses Penn in Burnham-On-Sea started last month and is progressing well, as pictured here, with an opening due early in the New Year, subject to favourable weather.
Crosses Penn has a new climbing unit with three slides, a wheelchair friendly roundabout, four way see-saw, pendulum swing, assault course, wobble board, overhead rotator and two new access gates.
Council spokeswoman Claire Faun says: “Crosses Penn Play area has been having a make-over and whilst it may look finished, there is still some work to be done.”
“There needs to be two new pedestrian gates installed, the very important safety inspection to take place and some remedial works to the ground which is very swampy, wet and muddy. This is why there is a closure notice on the play area.”
“Whilst it is very enticing to look at all the lovely shiny new equipment, we would ask families not to be tempted to use it.”
“The ground really does need to firm up and settle down, which will then give the site the best chance of being opened in the New Year. Unfortunately, Covid delayed the original start date and this meant works had to be done during the wetter months.”
Scott Mason, Sedgemoor’s Parks Development Team Leader, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “This is a really exciting project which will provide facilities for all. We know this is a popular play area and some of the items were of a considerable age, hence their replacement.”
“We also wanted to provide further play opportunities at this key site including a roundabout suitable for those in wheelchairs. The project will cost £50,000.”
The project has been funded by Sedgemoor District Council and the works are being carried out by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, which is also the supplier for a proposed new trim trail on Burnham seafront.
