Post by Madhatter on Sept 28, 2009 23:23:55 GMT
Cash floods in to Pooley
Published Friday 25th September 09
A North Warwickshire country park is celebrating following confirmation of a £350,000 cash boost.
Warwickshire County Council's Pooley Country Park has been awarded the funding by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to fund an arts-led project to help regenerate it into a 'valued park and community asset'.
The park has been accepted into the final round of the HCA's National Coalfields Programme, benefitting from a £350,000 grant.
The investment will help to fund improvements, highlighted following extensive consultation, including: a new spiral pathway up the former spoil heap showcasing views across four counties, an arts installation at the peak, a visitor activity facility such as climbing tower, a new park entrance and improvements to the canal underpass.
Regional director for the HCA, Paul Spooner, said: "We are pleased to invest in the Pooley project. The new facilities will provide a more sustainable financial footing for the park, which will help regenerate this coalfield community."
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: "This is great news for Pooley, and I look forward to seeing the completed project. All of Warwickshire's country parks offer something different, and it's often hard to find a better value day out."
An artist team has been appointed by a panel that included representatives from the Polesworth Parish Council and The Polesworth Society.
The winning artists, Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion were selected from a strong international field. They are currently affiliated to the University of Dundee.
The appointed artist team will be visiting the park soon to work with the community and visitors on ideas for the arts piece on the mound. Updates will be posted on site, at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks and through the local media.
The former site of Pooley Hall Colliery was opened as Warwickshire's newest country park in 2000.
The site has been developing steadily with the addition of an adventure play area, tea room and classroom facility. The Pooley Wharf is taking shape with the arrival of Debbie's Day Boats which hope to be running day boat hire and eventually trip boats from the canal side.
Visitor numbers to the site have steadily been increasing, as people get to know it, and enjoy it as a country park.
For further information on this or to find out more about all of Warwickshire's Country Parks, call Kingsbury Water Park on 01827 872660 or e-mail parks@warwickshire.gov.uk Or visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks.
News article courtesy of Warwickshire County Council.
Published Friday 25th September 09
A North Warwickshire country park is celebrating following confirmation of a £350,000 cash boost.
Warwickshire County Council's Pooley Country Park has been awarded the funding by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to fund an arts-led project to help regenerate it into a 'valued park and community asset'.
The park has been accepted into the final round of the HCA's National Coalfields Programme, benefitting from a £350,000 grant.
The investment will help to fund improvements, highlighted following extensive consultation, including: a new spiral pathway up the former spoil heap showcasing views across four counties, an arts installation at the peak, a visitor activity facility such as climbing tower, a new park entrance and improvements to the canal underpass.
Regional director for the HCA, Paul Spooner, said: "We are pleased to invest in the Pooley project. The new facilities will provide a more sustainable financial footing for the park, which will help regenerate this coalfield community."
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: "This is great news for Pooley, and I look forward to seeing the completed project. All of Warwickshire's country parks offer something different, and it's often hard to find a better value day out."
An artist team has been appointed by a panel that included representatives from the Polesworth Parish Council and The Polesworth Society.
The winning artists, Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion were selected from a strong international field. They are currently affiliated to the University of Dundee.
The appointed artist team will be visiting the park soon to work with the community and visitors on ideas for the arts piece on the mound. Updates will be posted on site, at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks and through the local media.
The former site of Pooley Hall Colliery was opened as Warwickshire's newest country park in 2000.
The site has been developing steadily with the addition of an adventure play area, tea room and classroom facility. The Pooley Wharf is taking shape with the arrival of Debbie's Day Boats which hope to be running day boat hire and eventually trip boats from the canal side.
Visitor numbers to the site have steadily been increasing, as people get to know it, and enjoy it as a country park.
For further information on this or to find out more about all of Warwickshire's Country Parks, call Kingsbury Water Park on 01827 872660 or e-mail parks@warwickshire.gov.uk Or visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks.
News article courtesy of Warwickshire County Council.
