Gold Hill Common play area refurbishment

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Works and Standards

The work is for the design and redevelopment of Gold Hill Common playground. This includes the supply and installation of appropriate groundworks, safety surfacing and play equipment. The Contractor is also responsible for the removal of designated existing equipment, as agreed with the Council. Specified equipment is to be retained.

All works should comply to the British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing BS EN 1176.

The contractor will be responsible for organising an independent post-installation inspection and rectifying any issues identified at their own cost.

Health and Safety

The contractor must comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and is responsible for securing the site during construction, including the use of fencing where appropriate. The contractor is also responsible for securing their equipment on site. The Council will not be held liable for any loss or damage to equipment or injury to members of public during construction.

The Parish Council is acutely aware that playground inspections routinely highlight an inability to fully inspect the structural integrity of play equipment, especially those elements that are below ground level. Whilst any failure of such components would be covered under the warranties supplied by the manufacturer the Parish Council would welcome guidance on the monitoring and maintenance of any such decay post warranty.

Insurance

The successful contractor must have the following cover in place:

• Public Liability Insurance of no less than: £10 Million
• Product Liability Insurance of no less than: £5 Million
• Employers Liability Insurance of no less than: £5 Million
• Professional Indemnity Insurance of no less than: £1 Million

Evidence of this cover must be provided at the initial quotation stage.

Additional Documentation

A Schedule of Works with a commencement and completion date and a Risk Assessment and Method Statement must be provided prior to work commencing.

5. Specification of Works

Gold Hill play area is a well-used playground located at the top of the village within our popular commons open space. The current playground consists mostly of ageing metal equipment with wet pour safety surfacing. Much of the equipment and surfacing is beginning to show signs of wear and is in need of replacement. Although the playground currently contains a wide range of equipment, it lacks a cohesive design and the Council is seeking to include more exciting play equipment that caters to children between 1 and 12 years of age.

Equipment to be retained includes

Slide (at the entrance)

Multi-unit

Swings (flat)

2 x Springy (possibly move it)

Rocking horse

Roundabout

We would like to add a couple of multi-play units that are accessible for children younger children and those with disabilities.

The challenge is to design a playground that caters to all age ranges with stimulating pieces that children are excited to use.

Materials

The Parish Council are willing to consider equipment made of different materials e.g. wood, plastic and metal pieces. However, due to the heavy use of the playground, equipment must be robust and vandal-proof.

The Parish Council also wishes to include appropriate safety surfacing to deliver a cohesive play experience. Any specified material must be hardwearing and offer longevity and be cost effective. The Parish Council believes bonded rubber mulch would be a preferred option however, other options will be considered.

Environmental Considerations

The Parish Council are environmentally aware and is interested in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating its impact on the environment wherever possible. Applicants that can demonstrate environmentally friendly policies with regard to the manufacture, recycling and disposal of equipment will be looked on favourably.

List of minimum play equipment required

Cradle swings - two swings for younger children

Basket swing - for all to use including those with disabilities

Pre-school/Toddler multi-play unit - This piece should be exciting and challenging, aimed at children between 1-5 years old and should include some of the below -

slide(s)

walkways/bridges

tubes/tunnels

climbing wall/rope

fireman's pole

base area accessible to younger children/wheelchair users with interactive elements.

Balance Area - stepping pods and balance beams to assist children with co-ordination and balance

Trampoline - medium ground level trampoline(s)

See Saw - traditional see saw

Surfacing - Environmentally friendly and cost-effective safety surface

Pathways - Accessible for wheelchairs/pushchairs

Seating - 2 picnic tables to be placed around the equipment, which are wheelchair accessible.

Disposal - The removal and disposal of all designated equipment.