Improvement work is being carried out to rejuvenate a popular park in Swindon, focusing on improving accessibility, building a more effective drainage system and installing varied play equipment. 

The work at East Wichel Park began on Monday, May 27 and is expected to take two to three weeks, depending on the weather.

Once the work is completed, the play area will be safely enclosed with new fencing, before more play equipment is installed.

A spokesperson for South Swindon Parish Council said: “The parish council has committed to improving the drainage, access and play value at East Wichel Play Area. Over the past week, our contractor has attended the site to improve the drainage, as the site regularly gets waterlogged and boggy.

“The access to East Wichel Park from Fernacre Road will be improved with a tarmac ramp and steps replacing the current gravel and grass paths. The play area will also be enclosed with a new fence soon.

“There will also be new play equipment installed which will enhance the play value of the site. Some of the new equipment will be specifically focused towards toddlers, after receiving residents feedback about access to toddlers play equipment in the area.”