Ready, set, play: Upgrades coming to Queen Elizabeth Gardens play area
Children and families will soon be able to enjoy improvements to Queen Elizabeth Gardens as upgrade works get underway at the popular Horsell play area next week.
The improvement programme will give the playground a fresh new look, including a replacement roundabout, new overhead monkey bars and refurbished rubber safety surface throughout the play area.
To allow the works to take place, the playground will close from Monday 7 September for approximately two weeks.
The improvements are being funded through the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) following a successful funding application by ward councillor, John Morley.
Cllr Ellen Nicholson, Woking Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Green Spaces and Play, said:
I'm delighted that work is set to begin next week on these improvements, which will help make the play area safer and more enjoyable for local children and families.
I'd like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation while the play area is temporarily closed. While the timing coincides with the return to school, carrying out the works during term time helps minimise disruption by avoiding the busy summer holiday period.
I'm sure local children and families will be excited to return, take the new roundabout for a spin and enjoy the improved facilities when the playground reopens.
The play area is expected to reopen on Friday 18 September, subject to suitable weather conditions. Follow the council for updates.