Update December 2021
What we have done so far
Site visit with Lead Resident, Community Neighbourhood team and Highways team
Landscape Architects (assess site and proposals).
Utility plans requested and received for area.
Estimates requested from different play equipment providers for supply and install of products.
Match funding agreed by Highways (made available in April) to support implementation of play street proposals for permanent equipment and greening.
Sketch design in development.
Request quotations for delivery of scope of works.
2022
Sketch plan to be agreed and finalised.
Plan shared with local community for feedback (volunteering opportunities).
Assess best options for implementation. Finalise implementation plan – scope of works for different suppliers/ contractors.Integrate any feedback if necessary
This project is being delivered with Highways Dept with input from Parks team in regards to the play equipment. some of the original design ideas have had to be reassessed as only fixed play equipment without moving parts can be installed,
Permanent Playstreet in Beckton - £5000
From "Beckton and Royal Docks Community Assemblies"
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Permanent playstreet in Remington road / Kirkham Road and Chetwood walk, Beckton. Our idea is to make our street child-friendly and welcoming for all residents. We would like to enhance the current pedestrian area by adding some play equipment, natural materials and plants.
We aim to encourage children playing safely outdoors, contribute to their physical exercise and social skills, help them gain independence and make friends close to home. In addition, we aim to increase connection and trust between neighbours and strengthen the local community.
There are examples of permanent playstreets in other London boroughs, such as this one in Hackney. This will be the first one in Newham. We plan to install few very simple and sturdy objects in order to optimise the use of the space. These will include a sandpit with movable lid (built into ground level, could be walked on when lid is closed); built in the ground trampoline; a hammock tied to the existing trees; some logs to climb and some grass and plants.
Official updates
Last update: December 20, 2021
Posted on December 20, 2021
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