WORKS to create a new look Kingshurst Park for all the family to enjoy are under way.
Following feedback from local residents and community groups the park’s facilities are set to get a total overhaul.
Haystoun Construction Ltd arrived on site on September 8 to set up the works, which are expected to be completed in approximately 12 weeks.
While the park will remain open throughout, certain areas will be temporarily sectioned off as improvements progress.
Families can look forward to a brand-new play area featuring six bay swings, a circular swing, butterfly seesaw and an easily accessible new roundabout. The new play equipment will also include an adventure trail of trapeze walks, tyre traverses and rope walks.
Children and young people will also have access to a communication play panel and dedicated graffiti wall for creative play. A new shade sail near the play area will ensure families can rest comfortably on sunny days.
Walkers and cyclists will notice safer, resurfaced pathways throughout the park and a new connecting route towards the Mountfort site, that will improve accessibility for everyone.
Existing seating will be replaced with more inclusive benches and picnic tables, while new bins and a cycle stand will encourage cleaner, greener use of the space. Enhanced entrances and clearer sightlines, created by carefully lifting and trimming trees and hedges, will make the park feel more welcoming and open.
Underpinning these exciting improvements is a commitment to wildlife and planting.
A total of 12 new trees will be planted alongside bulbs and hedges, while bird, bat and insect boxes will encourage biodiversity and give residents a chance to connect with nature on their doorstep.
The project is being through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “As part of the wider Kingshurst redevelopment, our Kingshurst Park Enhancements project is getting underway. This will deliver significant improvements to the existing park, creating a more welcoming and enjoyable space for the community.
“We’ve listened closely to what Kingshurst residents want, and this upgraded park will provide inclusive new play areas for children of all ages, tranquil spots for older visitors, and a greener, safer environment for everyone to relax in.”
To keep disruption to a minimum, loud machinery will only operate between 8am and 4:30pm on weekdays, and between 8:30am and 2:30pm on Saturdays if needed. Clear signage and temporary fencing will guide park users safely around active work zones.
