READING Borough Council has confirmed the winning design for a new children’s playground to be built in Kenavon Drive.
A public consultation of three shortlisted proposals ran from November 22, to December 16, last year.
The preferred option, created by Kompan UK, received 60% of the vote from local residents and will see £100k invested.
Karen Rowland, lead councillor for culture, heritage and recreation, said: “Redeveloping the Kenavon Drive play area signifies the completion of the planning requirements for the Kingsmead development site.”
“I’m delighted to see this critical community element to the area come to fruition.”
New equipment includes; a 4-way seesaw, interactive panels, a wheelchair carousel, a large multiunit climbing frame and an inclusive swing.
The play area ensures that users from a range of ages and abilities can learn and interact together.
Further funding will also see the nearby riverside enhanced with new landscaping, bulb and meadow planting and additional trees put on the grounds.
Work is expected to begin imminently and should be completed by the end of Summer 2022.
