OCC have started another consultation. We have until 30 November to comment. Bertie Park is part of our local history. It’s where our young people learn to be independent, where they go to let off steam. OCC want to shrink it down. The whole recreation ground will be less than twice the size of the current playground.
The MUGA is 4 metres shorter, and 11m from homes. Kids can’t let off steam 11m from homes. There’s 2 picnic tables on a strip of grass sandwiched between playground, MUGA and the fence. The new playground is 10% smaller. But it’s got a slope called a bund to stop homes from flooding, disabled access to the MUGA, and 5 full-size trees to meet biodiversity targets. The surfaced play area is a fraction of the current playground. For teenagers there’ll be a small climbing frame and basket swing, and a rock and bowl. Can you spot the toddler-trail behind the benches on the plans below?
We will lose 86% of Bertie Park. OCC want to compensate with a 250m path on the land behind Wytham Street.
So, OCC want to build a grand bridge over the Redbridge Stream to give wheelchair access to a wheelchair inaccessible path. They are taking the mickey! Click to comment: here.
Link to full mother-lode of consultation materials here
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