Post by Madhatter on Jun 23, 2010 9:09:38 GMT
Warwickshire County Council Country Parks are delighted to announce that the next stage in the regeneration of Pooley Country Park, Polesworth, is underway.
Work on the site of the old Pooley Hall colliery began this week to create a path up the former spoil heap. Work will also shortly begin on a new entrance to the park.
The works have been made possible by a successful funding bid to the Homes and Communities Agency's National Coalfields Programme (NCP). A further exciting part of the regeneration is the installation of a new art work situated on top of the spoil heap.
Artists selected by the Steering Group met with the local community at successful consultation sessions where the public braved the worst of the winter weather to meet with the artists and give their views. The artists then returned to present their ideas based upon community feedback and their own response to the park.
The Steering Group met recently to discuss two main ideas that the artists had gone on to develop further; a 'golden tower of leaves' and a 'carboniferous tree', both of which were popular at the consultation events.
Paula Cheesman, Country Parks Manager, said: "The Group had a difficult job as both works met the brief and are symbolic of the regeneration that is happening at Pooley, but we could only select one.
"We have selected the golden leaf tower as it is an idea with depth and relevance to the formation of the park. The Birch leaf is synonymous with Pooley, as Birch trees were one of the first species to recolonise the disturbed ground."
Cllr Tilly May, county councillor and North Warwickshire Area Committee chair, said: "We have a great opportunity at Pooley to mark the industry and achievements of past generations, and to create a wonderful park with a spectacular piece of art."
Paul Spooner, regional director for the Homes and Communities West Midlands said: "We are pleased that HCA funding has enabled the scheme to get underway and this arts project, which has been developed with the local community, will make a real mark on the long term regeneration of the area."
Park visitors and local residents can view the designs and follow progress with the project at the Country Park and on the website, www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks
News article courtesy of Warwickshire County Council.
Work on the site of the old Pooley Hall colliery began this week to create a path up the former spoil heap. Work will also shortly begin on a new entrance to the park.
The works have been made possible by a successful funding bid to the Homes and Communities Agency's National Coalfields Programme (NCP). A further exciting part of the regeneration is the installation of a new art work situated on top of the spoil heap.
Artists selected by the Steering Group met with the local community at successful consultation sessions where the public braved the worst of the winter weather to meet with the artists and give their views. The artists then returned to present their ideas based upon community feedback and their own response to the park.
The Steering Group met recently to discuss two main ideas that the artists had gone on to develop further; a 'golden tower of leaves' and a 'carboniferous tree', both of which were popular at the consultation events.
Paula Cheesman, Country Parks Manager, said: "The Group had a difficult job as both works met the brief and are symbolic of the regeneration that is happening at Pooley, but we could only select one.
"We have selected the golden leaf tower as it is an idea with depth and relevance to the formation of the park. The Birch leaf is synonymous with Pooley, as Birch trees were one of the first species to recolonise the disturbed ground."
Cllr Tilly May, county councillor and North Warwickshire Area Committee chair, said: "We have a great opportunity at Pooley to mark the industry and achievements of past generations, and to create a wonderful park with a spectacular piece of art."
Paul Spooner, regional director for the Homes and Communities West Midlands said: "We are pleased that HCA funding has enabled the scheme to get underway and this arts project, which has been developed with the local community, will make a real mark on the long term regeneration of the area."
Park visitors and local residents can view the designs and follow progress with the project at the Country Park and on the website, www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks
News article courtesy of Warwickshire County Council.
