RESIDENTS have been asked to vote on their favourite design for the refurbishment of a children's playground in west Reading.
Portman Road Children's Playground is set to have £94,000 spent on refurbishing the site, and the Reading Borough Council has given locals the opportunity to vote on which design they would most like to see implemented.
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This will include a multi-play unit, inclusive roundabout and basket swing amongst other pieces of play equipment, all of which will be available for children toddler-age and older to use.
The four designs have been shortlisted for public consultation, which will run between July 8 and July 30.
Karen Rowland, Reading’s Lead Councillor for Culture, Heritage and Recreation, said: “Portman Road playground is a valued local community facility, and I’m delighted that we are able to put such a significant sum into its refurbishment.
"This is an exciting and worthwhile investment which will ensure it can be enjoyed by large numbers of local neighbourhood children for years to come.
“The provision of high-quality equipment that is accessible for all children and their carers where possible, in as many of our parks as possible, remains a key priority for us.
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“I am therefore delighted that our Accessible Play Task and Finish Group will be contributing their thoughts regarding these proposals to ensure that even our smaller neighbourhood playgrounds are providing accessible opportunities for disabled children and carers both.
“I’m very pleased we’re able to continue engaging with local people and school children in voting for their favourite designs.
“I want to encourage local residents to check out our four shortlisted designs online, where they can vote for the playground they want, as well as comment on the shortlisted designs."
The winning design will be announced in August 2021. Works are expected to begin in September 2021 and be completed in November 2021.
To choose your preferred, https://consult.reading.gov.uk/css/portman-road-childrens-playground-refurbishment/.
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