Kearsney Abbey And Russell Gardens Play Areas

A follow-up consultation on design options for a creative and innovative play area for Kearsney Abbey, and improvements in Russell Gardens, is being held in the New Year at the Kearsney Abbey play area from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Monday, January 11.

Design proposals have been developed following a range of excellent ideas from the community, including feedback from local school children and a range of local residents, from a consultation in September.

In the event of rain, the follow-up consultation will be held at River Primary School from 4pm-5.30pm. There will be a further meeting with River Primary School earlier that day.

Consultation is being carried out by the Kent Children's Fund Network on behalf of Dover District Council. Works will be funded using money from planning agreements. The new facilities for Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens are due to be completed by the Easter holidays 2010. This latest work follows the launch of innovative new play areas at Pencester Gardens and Marke Wood, and the anticipated completion of a new play area at Connaught Park by early 2010. The refurbishment of strategic play areas is in keeping with the Dover District Play Strategy and the Council's commitment to develop strategic play areas across the district.

Cllr Sue Chandler, DDC Cabinet Member for Community, Housing and Youth said: "We would like to thank everyone who helped with the original consultation, and hope as many people as possible will come along to share their views on this second phase."

Cllr Nigel Collor, DDC Cabinet Member for Access and Property Management, said: "We continue to work to provide exciting and challenging play facilities for the district. These latest projects form an important part of our ongoing commitment to improve strategic sites across the area, and we look forward to hearing people's views."

For more information, contact Laura Corby at DDC on 01304 872448 or the Kent Children's Fund Network on 01233 632957.