Agenda item

Wheelchair swing at Frimley Lodge Park

Decision:

The Executive RESOLVED that

 

(i)            the installation of a Wheelchair Swing at Frimley Lodge Park be agreed; and

 

(ii)          the project be funded from Community Infrastructure Levy monies held within the Mytchett & Deepcut fund.

 

The Executive RECOMMENDED to Full Council that the capital programme be increased by £28,000 to include the Wheelchair swing at Frimley Lodge Park. 

 

Minutes:

The Executive considered a proposal to install a wheelchair swing at Frimley Lodge Park. The installation, surfacing and fencing of the swing was expected to cost in the region of £28,000, with ongoing inspections and maintenance to be included within the grounds maintenance budget. The wheelchair swing would be funded from Community Infrastructure Levy contributions held in the Mytchett & Deepcut fund.

 

Members were reminded that Frimley Lodge Park had been refurbished in 2019, during which time an accessible ground level roundabout had been installed, which had proven popular.  Adding a wheelchair swing would further develop this play area allowing more children to play along with their friends and family.  This would be the first wheelchair accessible swing installed in a play area maintained bythe Council.

 

The location of the swing was discussed and it was advised that it would be within the proximity of the main play area, with the actual positioning to be confirmed during the tender process. The swing would be secured and accessed with the use of a radar key and a key would be held on site by the groundsman and the cafe.The Places & Strategy Portfolio Holder also undertook to speak to the Greenspaces team about ensuring that paths within the park were suitable for disabled access.

 

RESOLVED that

 

(i)        the installation of a Wheelchair Swing at Frimley Lodge Park be agreed; and

 

(ii)      the project be funded from Community Infrastructure Levy monies held within the Mytchett & Deepcut fund.

 

RECOMMENDED to Full Council that the capital programme be increased by £28,000 to include the Wheelchair swing at Frimley Lodge Park. 

 

 

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