Major improvements at Bradwell Park set to begin
A £500,000 improvement project at a Newcastle park is set to begin in the spring.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is using developer funding to transform Bradwell Dingle, with work expected to last approximately 12 weeks.
Key features of the scheme include:
- A new pump track to replace the old skatepark, designed for all ages and abilities
- A larger, inclusive play area with modern equipment
- Easier access for wheelchairs and pushchairs by removing restrictive gates
- Outdoor gym equipment, nature play areas and new benches
- Safety improvements such as clearer sightlines
The extensive improvements are being carried out following input from residents, local councillors and the Friends of Bradwell Dingle, who helped reach more than 120 people through surveys and on-site events.
Bradwell Dingle currently contains a playground, a multi-use games area and space to play football. Many of these facilities were last updated more than a decade ago, with a skate park having to be removed a few years ago for safety reasons.
Cllr. David Hutchison, Cabinet member for Sustainable Environment, said:
Work is set to start soon on the Bradwell Dingle improvements, with completion scheduled for the summer which is great news.
We appreciate the feedback we received through the consultation which identified the need for better play facilities, improved access and more community spaces. We’re also grateful to the Friends of Bradwell Dingle for their input.
The Dingle’s long-term future is assured because it’s on the council’s list of green spaces which are to be protected under the Council’s Fields in Trust programme. The improvements here will provide a lasting community asset and support local residents in being healthy, happy and active.”
The project is funded by planning contributions from the nearby Knype Way housing development.