New playground at Northern Arc
A brand new playground at Burgess Hill’s Northern Arc project has been unveiled.
Delivered by mixed-tenure developer Countryside, the recreation area in Maple Drive was formally opened in October by Sheddingdean Primary School, Mid Sussex District Council and Burgess Town Council.
Representatives at the event included Burgess Hill mayor Anne Eves, deputy leader of Mid Sussex District Council Judy LlewellynBurke, MSDC leader Jonathan Ash-Edwards, Burgess Hill deputy mayor Janice Henwood, pupils from Sheddingdean Primary
School and Countryside’s mascot Bill Ding.
“We are extremely pleased to be delivering this new playground, enabling local families to enjoy outdoor play,” said Danny Wood, managing director, Southern Home Counties, Countryside.
The 2,700sqm recreation area includes an activity area, play equipment, a multiuse games area, seating and landscaping. The design follows a consultation with Sheddingdean Primary School, where pupils helped pick the play equipment.
The playground features swings, a trampoline, a zip wire, a full basketball court and a timber climbing frame.
It replaces the existing playground that was removed last year to create a link road for the Northern Arc development.
Councillor Judy LlewellynBurke said: “These new play facilities look absolutely fantastic and will provide a wonderful place for local children to meet friends, play games and enjoy the fresh air.”
Yasmin Ashraf, co-head teacher at Sheddingdean Primary school, said pupils and staff were thrilled with the new play area.
“We’re really appreciative of everyone involved in designing this outstanding play space,” he said.
Homes England is working with developers who are building 3,500 new homes at Northern Arc.
Read more about Northern Arc at midsussextimes.co.uk