Peckham Rye 1 O'clock Club rennovation to include water play

[The Nappy Lady]

Does anyone knows more about this?

What feels now like many, many moons ago, I put in two consecutive Cleaner, Greener, Safer tenders for funding to get some sort of water play put in at the park - we were awarded money from both bids - can't recall how much now but it seemed like a lot at the time. I know some was used to get rid of the old derelict pool, (sad, but it was decided it was in a bad location for a number of reasons), and the rest was to be used for some sort of new water play. Last I knew they were waiting to see what was happening with the 1 o'clock club, but it did sound like that was where the water play was going to go. It's taken this long - 4/5 years I'd say to finally get it started but reading the sign that was up the other day it does sound as if that is what is now happening - rennovation of the play area to include some sort of water play.

I'm really pleased, but no longer a part of the process, and my contacts at the council are no longer there so I'm wondering if anyone knows exactly what is being done?

I know there has been talk about whether the 1 o'clock club was in danger of closing, but this work/investment seems to suggest otherwise I hope.

[Fuschia]

There were plans circulating for some works which included relocating the swing park into the one o'c club area

There were no works re water play included though

I will look for the message or ask renata hemvAs?

Unfortunately capital investment now doesn't mean there won't be revenue cuts In future

[Fuschia]

http://peckhamryelabour.blogspot.com/2011/04/peckham-rye-new-playground-update.html

[The Nappy Lady]

Thanks F,

The planning app / notice of closure on the entrance by the works says it includes water play....will check out the plans when on a proper PC.

[Fuschia]

Yes I can't see the plan properly on my phone either

[nunheadmum]

From the map on the link above, it looks as though the water feature is fairly low key, more natural than those at say, Brockwell Park (although I understand this one is being revamped, not sure how). But the map doesn't really give that much away - would be helpful if someone who knew more detail (Renata?? Vicky???) could post.

[samstopit]

We went to a couple of meetings last year organised by Friends of Peckham Rye where we looked at plans for a 'natural play area' which was going to extend the current one o clock club - some info below which suggests planning permission has only just been granted. There is mention of a water feature.

http://moderngov.southwarksites.com/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1925

[Fuschia]

A. 'river' area with bridge it says

[The Nappy Lady]

Hmmm I wonder if the x thousand (10-20 if I recall correctly) ended up being clawed back....it wouldn't surprise me, but if so what a shame.....

[katgod]

A shame if not what you applied for all that time ago Molly - but things being what they are now I must say it looks a big improvement, I hope it get s built quickly.

[The Nappy Lady]

Yes I agree K.