05.03.2021
It’s been a while, but we’ve been busy since our last update and we’re delighted to announce that Water Village Trust, in partnership with Proffitts – Investing in Communities and Rossendale Borough Council, have been successful in securing the funding required to improve the Water Village Green.
The improvements planned are simple, but will have a big impact on the site. Changes include:
- Creating a new path around the site to give better access for all and also to create a small area for people to watch their children play. This path will have a low fence to encourage people to walk around outside of playing area so dogs can’t foul the pitch area and prevent play from taking place.
- Improving drainage around the main grassed playing area. The area will also be levelled and seeded for a better-quality surface which will be great for the school children to use on sports day.
- Boundary improvements will be made where necessary to help keep the site safe during use.
- Installing some seats and picnic tables around the site so that families and the community can visit, stay and make the most of being outdoors.
You can see a plan of the intended improvements below:
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The project is aiming to be on site from May 2021 and is expected to be completed in full by June 2021 which is great timing for Summer. We’ll update you again when work is underway!
25.11.2019
A huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in, and steered, the project so far. Your feedback and comments have been really valuable. Here are a few comments from the survey, but do feel free to add your thoughts / comments to this page too at any time:
”I think this is a wonderful idea”
” It would benefit the school and local people a lot”
”This will benefit the community hugely”
”It would be an asset for all villagers, I feel it would be well used”
”Will encourage more activity among young and old”
”This would be fantastic for the children”
”Great idea and a fantastic use of the space”
06.11.2019
Thanks to everyone you completed the survey. We’ve had a great response and we now have a final plan for the area agreed. Next step is to get fundraising!
26.02.2019
11.02.2019
We are delighted to be kick starting this project working alongside Rossendale Borough Council, Water Village Trust and Water Primary School. The purpose of the project is to increase opportunity for leisure, sport and recreational activities for all members of the local community. The existing site which the school has used previously used for sports days and after school clubs or holiday clubs is no longer usable for children and the general public. The completed project (whatever that may be) would enable further opportunity for children and local residents to improve their physical health and well-being. Through initial consultations, a multipurpose sports pitch / facility could be central to the vision of the steering group. Further consultation is needed so watch this space and your letter box if you live or work in Water. Please leave a comment below in the meantime.
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