THE BLUEPRINT for a revamp of a Rugby playground has been revealed to the public.
Rugby Borough Council has published a draft masterplan for the refurbishment of the Bawnmore Road play area in Bilton, and now wants feedback from residents before going ahead with the project.
Plans include a roundabout with wheelchair access, a climbing net, traditional swings together with a nest swing and group swing, and a metal climbing frame with a slide.
The masterplan, drawn up following a first phase of public consultation, also includes replacing the timber platform at the play area’s embankment slide and building new steps to make the slide more accessible.
The consultation asks for residents’ views on whether to retain and relocate the play area’s dish roundabout or replace it with a selection of play equipment for younger children.
Coun Maggie O’Rourke, Rugby Borough Council’s spokesperson for partnerships and wellbeing, said: “Public consultations play a vital part in our rolling programme of play area refurbishments and we’re delighted to now be consulting on the draft masterplan for Bawnmore Road.
“This consultation gives residents a chance to have a say on the masterplan and also feedback on whether to remove or retain the play area’s dish roundabout, so we really want to know what you think.”
Her Liberal Democrat counterpart Coun Neil Sandison added: “Consultations play an important part in our refurbishment plans as resident engagement helps us to install play equipment which best meets the needs of local communities.
“We would urge parents, local schools and children to participate in this consultation so we can make the right choices for the community.”
The public consultation runs until 5pm on Friday August 8. Visit www.rugby.gov.uk/bawnmore to take part.
