Monday, June 05, 2006

Dunston Play Area survey

Liberal Democrat councillors in Dunston, Gateshead, have carried out a survey of residents about the need for a proper play area for kids on the site of the now demolished garages at the top of Ede Avenue, next to the junction with Oak Avenue.

Residents have contacted Councillors Yvonne McNicol, Allison Chatto and Peter Maughan about the state of the site and the dangers posed to children.

Councillor McNicol said, “We want to explore the possibility of having some improvements made to the site and we have had some early discussions with council officers.

“At this point it is important to add that there are no funds available for improvements or equipment. If we were to proceed with any work on the site, we would have to explore ways of funding it, and there are no guarantees that at this stage we can win any funding.

“But before exploring the options, we wanted to get the views of residents in the area as to whether or not we should try to have something done to the site. Hence the reason for the survey.”

The results of the survey are currently being studied.

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