The highly-anticipated renovation of Norley Hall Adventure Playground is officially underway. The much-loved recreation area set to reopen in time for the summer.
Work has now begun to bring the Lamberhead Road site back to life with brand new, accessible play equipment.
Closed since 2020, its rejuvenation will be a real boost for local families, who have helped shape its new design through a series of consultation exercises.
With planning permission secured in November last year and preparatory works by United Utilities now over, contractors Landscape Engineering Ltd moved in last week to get the redevelopment underway. The project is expected to be completed by May.
Councillor Paul Prescott, Wigan Council’s cabinet portfolio holder for planning and ward member for Pemberton, said: “It’s taken a little longer than we hoped and expected, but we’re so excited to see our vision for Norley Hall Adventure Playground start to become a reality!
“We know how much this place means to local people, which is why we’ve worked closely with residents to shape its future and create something truly special for the whole community.
“All children deserve a safe, secure and attractive space where they can have fun, make friends and be active through play and Norley Hall Adventure Playground will be a place where treasured memories are made for generations to come.”
Developed in partnership with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, the new-look Norley Hall Adventure Playground will boast a wide range of equipment for children of all ages, including swings, slides, zip lines, trampolines, water play and an early years area.
Other attractions will include a main tower play unit, a ‘round the world’ swing, and a mini kickabout pitch with spectator seating, while the site has been secured with new perimeter fencing and will also have CCTV installed.
The facility will be overseen by the play team from the council’s Be Well service, who will be staging regular activities for children and young people, while the council’s £450,000 investment will also include a robust maintenance programme.
Councillor Chris Ready, cabinet portfolio holder for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “Play is so important for children, helping them to be active, connect with others and enjoy themselves, which is why we’re committed to improving facilities and creating more opportunities for play in our neighbourhoods.
“We’ve had some fabulous feedback on our plans and we know residents will be as excited as we are to see it all take shape in the coming months. We can’t wait until it’s finished!”
You can find out more about the Norley Hall Adventure Playground redevelopment on the Be Well website (external link).
