Maldon Prom Park’s new pirate ship play area nears completion

By Chloe Brewster

4th Oct 2024 | Local News

Look at that slide! (Photo: Chloe Brewster)
Look at that slide! (Photo: Chloe Brewster)

The update to The Valley Play Area of Maldon Promenade Park is in its final stages, as the Council prepares to open the gates in time for half-term.

The new play equipment, built as part of a Maldon District Council partnership with KOMPAN, is now undergoing finishing touches ahead of its October half-term opening.

Similar to it's predecessor The Galleon, the new Pirate Ship offers a series of slides, climbing sections, and interactive features, with the addition of a Lighthouse and Zipline section.

The equipment remains fenced off while builders apply the finishing touches. (Photo: Chloe Brewster)

The replacement is taller than the old ship, standing at 6.6 metres.

There is also a mini trampoline, a merry-go-round, a seesaw and multiple spring rockers dotted around the new area.

The improvements come as part of a major transformation of play areas in Burnham-on-Crouch and Maldon.

Riverside Park in Burnham and 'The Secret Garden'  in Maldon, both saw new equipment this Autumn.

Maldon Mayor Andrew Lay and Leader of the District Council test out Maldon Promenade Park's new 'Secret Garden' play area by the maze. (Photo: Maldon District Council)

The new Valley equipment replaces the much-loved 'Galleon' ship, which had reportedly "reached the end of its design life".

The project, part-funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, hopes to provide a "modern and inclusive" to play areas across the District. 

The Valley Play Area remains closed to the public while work is ongoing. 

     

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