Watch: Revamped play area at Shrewsbury Quarry to open soon
New play equipment in Shrewsbury's Quarry could be open in time for the Easter holidays.
The revamp of the play area in the town centre park is progressing well according to project chiefs, despite recent wet weather and rising water levels on the nearby River Severn.
Contractors have been working since December to complete the £375,000 overhaul which will see the site transformed into Darwin's Islands of Adventure.
The original infant play area has been completely removed and the entire layout of the play area overhauled. A dish roundabout has been installed, as well as a group swing, bridge crossing, a rock spinner, both flat and cradle swings, a mission climber and the central tree house tower climber with a large curved slide.
The former paddling pool has been removed, along with a section of hedging to open up the area.
The design, which was chosen by Shrewsbury residents, incorporates traditional play equipment such as slides and swings alongside fountains and water features which are being built in place of the old paddling pool.
Much of the existing equipment will be retained, refurbished and recycled for use in other Shrewsbury Town Council playgrounds.
Councillor Alan Mosley, leader of the town council, said: "It is great to see the transformation taking place in the Quarry. We wanted something new, exciting, different and inclusive which is what we are getting."
