A lot has been going on in the background to bring the old MUGA space back into use since our last update in August.
At its September meeting the parish council considered a report on redevelopment of the old MUGA space. It supported the Estate’s Committee proposal to redevelop the space for low level cardiovascular outdoor fitness equipment (with no requirement to re-surface the existing tarmac), site an additional Gym Station just outside the old MUGA space, and research and consult on the development of a new MUGA space in an alternative position on Six Acres.
The Parish Council approved the funding to remove the old basketball hoop at ground level, make repairs to the surfacing at the rear of the old games space and re-fence it with bow top fencing to a height of 1.2m (similar to that surrounding the Skate Park). This work has been instructed, but unfortunately due to supply issues we have been advised that the installation has been delayed at least until the new year.
In December, the Estates Committee considered a report setting out three options for cardio vascular outdoor fitness equipment, with costs ranging from £14K to £51K. The proposal from Proludic was identified as its preferred option to take forwards. This option includes:
- Metal Street Workout with Dip Bar, Horizontal Bar, Horizontal Ladder
- Elliptical Trainer; Urbanix Spinning Bicycle; Hydraulic Squat; Pendulum and Twister; Hydraulic Shoulder Press; and Hand Cycle
- Line marked Trim Trail; and
- Access to a mobile sports app which provides free exercise guides and allows users to track their workouts. Users over the age of 18 will also have access to a community forum where they can share/challenge and chat with local friends.
Illustrations of the equipment, layout and information on the sports app can be found by following this link. We believe that this option provides access to a wide range of users of all ages, abilities and levels of mobility.
The quoted cost of the package is just under £25,000. The parish would have to raise the majority of the cost of the package through grant funding.
To support any grant application, we need your views! We’ll be posting a short questionnaire, but if you have any queries or comments, please do get in touch with the clerk at