New play area opens in Milton Keynes in preparation for 240 new homes
A brand-new park and play area has opened in Wavendon to go alongside a new development that will provide hundreds of new homes.
The new community space has been built in Elmswell Gate and features a double slide, climbing frame, swings, spinner, floor trampoline, table tennis table and seating areas.
Councillor Kerrie Bradburn joined local residents and members of the project team to officially mark the opening.
The new park was funded using money secured by Milton Keynes City Council, from the Elmswell Gate and Towergate developments, to ensure that communities benefit from facilities and infrastructure needed when new homes are built.
The City Council invests funding from developers into projects that support both new and existing communities, including parks and play areas, schools, health facilities and transport improvements.
Cabinet Member for Environment, Waste, Highways and Transport, Cllr Kerrie Bradburn said: “This is a fantastic new addition for Wavendon and a space that local families can enjoy for years to come. Parks and play areas bring people together, give children the freedom to play and help create strong, connected communities.
“As Milton Keynes continues to grow, it's important that investment in new homes is matched by investment in the facilities people need. This new park shows how developer contributions can create lasting benefits for both new and existing residents.”