Further progress is being made on the Aldershot Reserve Masterplan, with preparatory work beginning for a new playground at the Whittington site.
The old facility, which consisted of a slide, swing and monkey bars, is being dismantled to make way for the new playground with its play tower, swing set, ninja warrior course, trampoline, flying fox and other equipment.
The works will also include a general makeover of the area, with landscaping, park furniture, drainage and paths all part of the playground project.
Cheetham Ward councillor Melissa Cadwell said it was wonderful to see another stage of the site’s masterplan coming to fruition.
“I’ve worked hard over several years as the local councillor to make this happen, and I know that the council officers involved in this project have too,” Cr Cadwell said.
“The transformation of Aldershot Reserve in recent times has been remarkable, with a new dog park and progress towards the new pump track.
“The new playground is yet another part of the new and improved Aldershot Reserve, which will make it a very valuable community facility for residents of St Albans Park and Whittington.”
Implementation of the masterplan has been a long time coming. Endorsed by the council in 2021, the plan did not find a place in the City’s budget until 2024-25.
Cr Cadwell said it was “very exciting” to be able to deliver the upgrades.
“I’m also incredibly proud of the new playground with the accessible equipment, which is a significant improvement over the old playground,” she said.
“We heard the feedback from the local community about what they wanted and needed at the Reserve.”
