Young people in north Sheffield are set to enjoy a brand-new playground after major funding was secured for Firth Park, Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding will be used to build a new playground designed for older children, as well as upgrades to the existing facilities to ensure that children of all ages have access to high-quality, safe and inclusive spaces to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councillor Kurtis Crossthwaite, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee, said:” These new facilities will provide a real boost to the people of Firth Park.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We\u2019re really looking forward to seeing the new playground take shape over the coming months.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new playground will include a large central new climbing structure, a viper rope swing, a 2-metre wheelchair-accessible trampoline, a spinning disc, table tennis tables, hanging bars and swings, set within a landscaped and fenced area with trees, seating and meadow grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Sheffield City Council, the \u00a3175,000 project was made possible thanks to a \u00a3100,000 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation and \u00a3750,000 from Veolia Environmental Trust, with additional support from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Public Health Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Richard Smith, Senior Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, said the organisation was proud to support the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: “We\u2019re delighted to be supporting the playground improvement works at Firth Park and are pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for young people across Sheffield.\u00a0“
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