Water Play Facilities at Mundy Playing Fields

The Council have invested into the new picnic area to provide a space for the community that is usable and welcoming. Limiting factors for making any changes were identified such as working with the current layout and structure, the short lead time, the costs involved and that any change would be temporary. Then taking into consideration the feedback from surveys it was identified that the most practical option would be a picnic area.

The picnic area is a temporary feature and will be in situ until the works to create a new water play facility begin on site.

The Council explored temporary shade and shelter systems, but the options that met safety requirements either carried significant costs, or were subject to a long lead time.

The bins, picnic benches and bark chippings are assets that can be reused in other locations when they are no longer required in the picnic area. This may include other sites owned by the Council.

The splash pad is remaining closed as it has reached the end of its operational life and can no longer be maintained in compliance with regulations. The underground infrastructure is no longer serviceable, the surface has deteriorated beyond the point of effective cleaning to the required standards, and sourcing replacement parts has become increasingly difficult due to the facility’s age. Additionally, water pressure issues cannot be resolved without significant infrastructure upgrades.

Yes, the council understand the value in having a water play facility in Thornbury and has included this project as a priority within the agreed Capital Strategy.

The council has appointed a working group to progress the Capital Strategy.

Yes. The council consulted via a survey earlier this year which enabled residents to share their experiences, opinions, and suggestions to help shape the future of the facility. There will be more opportunities to input into the project as it progresses.

The project is currently in its early stages, with initial surveys and studies yet to be carried out. Once a timescale has been established, it will be shared with the community.

The council would like to see the area in use during the interim period. The question related to better seating and shaded areas in the survey received a high response, and this suggestion is currently being explored.

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224 people responded 93.3% said ‘yes’ The remainder said ‘no’.

224 people responded 77.2% said ‘parent/guardian’ 17% said ‘local resident’ The remainder said ‘child/teen (under 18)’, ‘member of a community organisation’, ‘business representative’, ‘grandparent looking after grandchild’, ‘work in area’ or ’employee in Thornbury’

223 people responded 78.9% said ‘Yes’ 21.1% said ‘No’

224 people responded 67.4% said ‘Yes’ 32.6% said ‘No’

219 responses 50.7% said ‘up to a few times a year’ 25.6% said ‘Monthly’ 18.7% said ‘Weekly’ The remainder said ‘Never’

208 responses 37% said 1-2hours 33.2% said 30minutes to an hour 24% said under 30 minutes The remainder said Over 3 hours

221 people responded. 97.7% said ‘yes’. The remainder said ‘no’.

221 people responded 43% said ‘Yes’ 19.5% said ‘No’ 37.6% said ‘No preference’

221 responses Very important – 89.6% Somewhat important – 8.1% The remainder said ‘not important’

207 people responded 90.3% said ‘No’ 8.2% Said ‘Yes, I’d like to volunteer’ The remainder said ‘Yes, my organisation would like to be involved’

Topics included revamping the area to include nature, consulting the community, turning it into a relaxing area for adults to enjoy too, age-appropriate sections needed, more seating, keeping it simple but fun for little ones and having longer opening seasons.

Ideas included a pool/lido, buckets to fill and empty/pulley system/cogs/funnels, safer access to the existing stream, pirate boat, paddling areas, waterfall, gentle features for little ones and a duck pond with shallow area to play in and deeper area for wildlife