Issue - meetings

Report ES16044

Following construction of the new restaurant terrace alongside Queens Gardens, Bromley, proposals were outlined for a new play area to replace the former maze at the Gardens. Intu had provided a sum of £60k which would be used to install the play area, including design, purchase and installation of play equipment, fencing and landscaping.

Following consultations with Intu Bromley and Ward Members, a rustic/naturalistic space was proposed to produce an imaginative and functional play space. Design and Build tenders had been sought to develop the project site with the aims of the project being:

·  to provide an imaginative, natural and coordinated play experience for children and young people within an existing public open space;

·  to create a play space that will please, excite, challenge and stimulate children’s imagination and senses, utilising the play space as well as the surrounding environment; and

·  to promote positive attitudes to children and young people in the community through play opportunities and providing a safe environment for play.

In discussion, Members were handed design images for the play area. It was the intention to use synthetic grass which would significantly help to protect the nearby restaurants from mud being walked on to floor areas during winter months.

Members supported the recommendation in Report ES16044.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to agree the installation of a new play area in place of the former maze at Queen’s Gardens, Bromley, funded from Intu’s £60k donation.