Thornbury pool consultation closes

Thornbury pool consultation for Mundy Playing Fields closes

4:29pm Wednesday 19th February 2014 in News By Emma Sisk, Gazette reporter

Thornbury Town Council Groundsman Paul Le Riche talking with visitors to the Mundy Playing Fields public consultation (4076893)

THORNBURY could be set to benefit from a brand new water park.

Councillors in the town came out in force to consult the public on the future of the paddling pool at Mundy Playing Fields.

They took to the streets last Thursday and Saturday to inform the public of two possible options for the site and it appears a new facility is the one favoured by residents.

The council wanted to hear the opinions of residents and young people in the town on whether they should refurbish the existing paddling pool or install a brand new water park.

The new water park would have a concrete base with a non-slip rubber floor. The water would be pumped from a mains and run-off water stored in a tank and used to water plants. It could be switched on and off by the council and would involve no chemicals. It would also be better able to cater for children with disabilities.

The park would include a water tunnel, a raining horseshoe, water hopscotch and a mini fountain and is believed to cost in the region of 100,000. The cost of renovating the existing pool is thought to be between 60,000-70,000 although exact figures will be confirmed when a contractor has been appointed.

Funding for the future project has already been secured as Thornbury Town Council has made provisions within next years budget for the development.

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