WORK to construct a replacement Sons of Rest Pavilion in Kidderminster’s Brinton Park is now set to go ahead.
It comes after it was approved by Wyre Forest District Council’s planning committee last week.
Once completed, the new building will reflect the heritage of the original and provide a light bright new community space. That will feature a cafe and outside terrace overlooking the ornamental pool which is now also under construction in the park.
Built in 1938, the original Sons of Rest pavilion had sadly been damaged beyond repair by badgers living in the park. They have now been successfully rehomed in a new artificial sett elsewhere within the park.
Coun Tracey Onslow, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety, said: “The new Sons of Rest Pavilion will provide a significant focal point in the park where people can meet for a coffee and a chat as well as take park in a range of community-based activities which will be organised and promoted by the council.
“The new pavilion’s location is the same as the original with an extension to the floor plan to accommodate modern amenities such as the community space and the cafe.”
Wyre Forest District Council, custodian of the park, has commissioned contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd to deliver the almost £3million improvement programme. This has been made possible thanks to £2.4million of funding through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Timescale
Over the next 12 months, the park will see significant visual and practical improvements.
These include refurbishment of the existing toilet block, footpath improvements and a new planting and landscaping scheme to add colour and refresh the flora and fauna of the park.
Stuart Mackenzie, director of McPhillips Ltd, said: “This new building will serve generations of families and visitors to Brinton Park, and we can’t wait to get started on this phase of work.
“While we couldn’t preserve the original pavilion, we are building something that will provide enhanced facilities and deliver a vibrant and modern space for the whole community.
“Once completed, we’re confident it will attract even more visitors to the area.”
Visit: brintonpark.com and follow Brinton Park Heritage Fund on Facebook for more on Brinton Park and its improvements.
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