A park in Brecon has secured almost £90,000 of funding for improved play facilities for children and young people.
New grant funding from the Welsh Government and Brecon Town Council has been secured to improve facilities at Pendre Park which is located next to the Priory Church in Wales Primary School.
Pendre Park, near the edge of The Groves, will benefit from a total investmnent of £89,920 including grant funding from the Welsh Government worth £74,920 and a contribution of £15,000 from Brecon Town Council.
Priory Church in Wales School headteacher Lynsey McCrohen said: “As a school community we are thrilled that this poorly stocked playground and empty patch of land will now be developed into an area where our families and children can enjoy themselves, have fun and enjoy being outdoors.
“At Priory Church in Wales School we place a high value on health and well-being and are thrilled that families can share a place on weekends, holidays and after school where they can meet up, let the children play outside and be happy.”
The Welsh Government funding has been awared to build the playground for children aged 0 to 4 meanwhile the town council’s funding was awarded to improve the existing play equipment which is for children aged five and over.
Brecon Town Councillor Chris Walsh added that he could not wait to see the diffference the improvements will make to the park.
He said: “I can’t wait to see the difference the improvements to this local park make for children and families in Brecon and I am pleased that Brecon Town Council is able to help deliver for the local community.”
Work to plan the improvements is already underway and consultation with the community will take place later this month. It is hoped the project will be completed by March 2022.
The investment comes after St John Ward County Councillor Matthew Dorrance worked to secure funding with partners at Powys County Council and Brecon Town Council.
Cllr Matthew Dorrance, said he is really pleased and that it is “fantastic news” for the community.
He said: “Pendre Play Park will finally get a major upgrade because of this significant funding, and I am really pleased that the work I have done to make the case for investment in our local play parks is paying off.
“This investment will help us improve the local play park for children and young people in Brecon and that is long overdue.
“It is fantastic news for our community. I am very grateful to the Welsh Government and the Town Council for awarding us the funding to improve play facilities for children in Brecon.”