Case Study: Churchill Parish Council
This Parish Council in Somerset has completed work on its play facilities to provide safe and durable, yet inspiring play equipment for children between the ages of two and fourteen.
Councillor Brenden Hill explains:
“Churchill Parish Council has always been committed to providing play facilities for the younger members of the Parish. Our areas currently include a skate board park, BMX track and a play area with an assortment of equipment available for children of all ages.
“Over the past five years the Leisure Committee, a sub-committee of the main council, rolled out a programme to replace equipment situated in the children’s play area. This was due to increased maintenance and the need to comply with the annual insurance inspection. The play area’s two wooden forts were of particular focus; the larger fort had been patched up over the years and the smaller fort too was nearing the end of its life – the committee agreed it was time to replace them.
“We undertook a consultation process with some of the children who use the play area, and with their needs in mind, we approached a number of play equipment companies. Sovereign was able to provide us with a competitive quote to replace both forts with the installation of a Combi and Fusion from its Benito range.
“The Sovereign team started work during September and the new equipment was installed and ready for use within one week. The Combo is designed for children from 2-8 years old and the Fusion caters for children aged 5-14. Since the project completion, we have received positive feedback from all of the children using the play area.”
Spot quote: “We approached a number of play equipment companies and Sovereign was able to offer a competitive quote. The installation took one week and since the equipment has been in place, we have received positive feedback from all the children.” Brenden Hill, Councillor, Churchill Parish Council.
Learn more about Sovereign Design Play Systems visit: www.sovereignplayequipment.co.uk
Date: 18th January 2012