Merstham recreation ground's £3m revamp revealed
The council is still looking for an operator to take over the running of the cafe.It worked with a specialist supplier to create the parkour course, which it said was the first in the borough, with a range of obstacles to run, jump, vault and climb on.RBBC's deputy leader and executive member for place, planning and regulatory services, Rich Michalowski, says: "It's really exciting to see the plans we talked about with the community come to fruition."He said the new park had "something for everyone" and that designs were developed with input from residents, sports organisations and local groups at various stages along the way.
Existing tennis courts and games areas were also refurbished, with new surfacing and fencing.Merstham resident Sue Reeves, said: "This revamp of the rec is going to be wonderful for Merstham. "All the new facilities will make the rec so inviting for users of all ages."The redesign is expected to reduce flooding in and around the rec with upgrades made to the water channel creating a gravel beach, meadows and wet planting. This will be fenced off for the first year to give the new plants the opportunity to establish themselves, the council says.
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