Funded by UK Gov stackedTwo thrilling state-of-the-art designs for a new £400,000 children’s play mecca have been unveiled by Erewash council – which wants local people to vote for their favourite.

The project – funded by government levelling-up cash – will create the area’s biggest fun zone for toddlers and juniors.

The competing designs both show how slightly older kids will get the very latest in play equipment at Long Eaton’s West Park. There will be separate areas for little ones.

The brief was to make the attraction “innovative and exciting” – as well as accessible for children with disabilities. Erewash scoured play areas around the country for inspiration.

West Park’s existing playground will be dismantled as part of the revamp. Any usable equipment will be refurbished and relocated – meaning other playgrounds across the borough will also benefit.

Work is poised to start this summer thanks to money from what is called the Shared Prosperity Fund.

Local people have until noon on Thursday 21 March to vote for their favourite design on the consultations page. Anyone without internet access can request a paper copy of the consultation form by calling 0115 907 2244.

Erewash councillor Claire Marie Poole, who is Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “We’ve been through a rigorous tendering and selection process which has left us with two amazing designs. “Which one is best? That is now up to our residents to decide.”

Option one, first picture, and option two, second picture, junior area 

Play mecca Option 1 Juniors areaPlay mecca Option 2 Juniors area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option one and option two, toddler area 

Play mecca Option 1 Toddlers Area

Play mecca Option 2 Toddlers area