WORK to reinstate heritage elements and enhance Brinton Park in Kidderminster is now under way.
Wyre Forest District Council, the custodian of the park, has commissioned contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd to deliver the £3million improvement programme being made possible thanks to £2.4million of funding through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Over the next 12 months the park will see significant visual and practical improvements.
The project includes demolishing the existing Sons of Rest building (subject to planning consent) and replacing it with a new pavilion, a café and a community space.
A new terrace will overlook a new ornamental pool which will be located where the original ornamental pool was.
Further work includes refurbishment of the existing toilet block, improvements to the footpaths and a new planting and landscaping scheme to add colour and refresh the flora of the park.
“We’re delighted to see McPhillips installed on site and partnering with us on this exciting project,” said Councillor Tracey Onslow, the authority’s cabinet member for leisure.
“Talking to users of the park we are all looking forward to seeing the upcoming improvements.
“Once again, we would like to give our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for investing in Brinton Park by protecting and improving the park’s natural beauty and heritage.
Stuart MacKenzie, the contracts director for McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd, added: “This is a really exciting project for our team.
“The plans bring together the park’s rich heritage and its future as a modern, vibrant community asset.
“We’re pleased to be working alongside the council to deliver a lasting legacy for Kidderminster.”
Liz Bates, Midlands director at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “This project shows how historic parks and green spaces can help connect people with nature, celebrate local history and inspire renewed pride in the places we call home.”
