Council reveals what West Sussex village playground will look like after transformation

Adur District Council has this week begun making Shadwells Road playground a ‘better and more accessible space’, that hosts more equipment and activities ‘for all to enjoy’.

“We’re delighted to share that Shadwells Road playground in Lancing will be receiving a load of exciting new equipment as part of its planned transformation,” the council announced on social media.

"The action-packed play area will include multiple swings, slides and educational play panels, as well as a climbing tower, spinning cup, spring rocker and an inclusive seesaw. Hopscotch, musical chimes and a ‘mirror me’ game are also being included.

“We really wanted to make the playground more accessible as part of the improvements so it can be equally enjoyed by all local families and visitors. A new path through the park will also be formed to make access easier for all.”

The improvements at the popular park follow feedback from the ‘Lancing: Now and into the Future’ campaign.

The council said residents ‘highlighted their wish to see more projects’, that ‘directly benefit’ local people and help create better green spaces for all to everyone to enjoy.

They added: “We also hosted on-site and online consultations with residents last September so they could identify which equipment they would like to see installed at the playground.

“The work is being paid for using Section 106 funds generated through the nearby New Monks Park development. The agreement means that developers have to make financial contributions to projects that will benefit the local community.

“We’re sorry how long it’s taken to upgrade the playground but we’re sure the new facility will be worth the wait.”

The councils said the work is expected to take ‘around six weeks’ to complete, ‘depending on the weather conditions’.

To virtually explore the new playground, visit: twinmotion.unrealengine.com/panorama/dlwzbqOWT5goV2xU