Play Innovation designed and constructed a new multi-use games area (MUGA) in Denmead, Waterlooville. The project also included the delivery of a range of Play Innovation’s patented target games – Street Snooker, Goal Master, Crossbar King, Corner Skills.
Located in Ashling Park, Southwick Road, Denmead, the MUGA was delivered for Denmead Parish Council following a public consultation, which gauged the residents’ wishes for what the new activity space should include.
The council consulted the village to ask what sports people wanted to see there and, as a result, the new facility provides space to play netball, basketball, 5-a-side football, hockey and handball. After a detailed tender exercise, the Council employed specialist contractor and SAPCA member, Play Innovation to build the games area.
Finance for the project came from council reserves and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from development in the parish. As Denmead has a Neighbourhood Plan which directs where development will take place, the council received 25% of the CIL from developers rather than just 15% without a plan.
Chair of Denmead Parish Council, Paula Langford-Smith said: “It’s been many years since a project of this scale has been undertaken by the council and we’re delighted to deliver such an amazing facility for the village.
“I’m pleased to report that it has been delivered on time and within budget which has been an amazing team effort. It has been a significant investment for us and we are very much looking forward to seeing people use the games area. It It will be a great benefit for residents of our village to help them to live a healthy and active lifestyle.”
Marco Boi, Play Innnovation founder, added: ‘We know how long the community have waited for this great project to happen and we are equally excited to have been involved in the design and build of what is a fantastic Family Inclusive Games Area.
“At Play Innovation, we are passionate about providing well-designed, safe and engaging spaces which encourage everyone – regardless of age, ability or background – to get physically active. We’ve also installed our revolutionary Corner Skills games, so even when the MUGA gets busy, children won’t need to stand around, waiting their turn to take part in activities.”
Watch a video of the project below.