This weekend’s Aquafest saw the launch of the stage 1 crowdfunding campaign by the volunteer-led Splash Pad for Ely Campaign committee who want to see a splash pad play facility built in Ely.
Visitors to the splash pad stall could find out more about the project and we had plenty of people, including local children, putting their loose change into our campaign piggy bank.
A splash pad is a free, fully accessible, water playground with jets, fountains and other play features for children of all ages to enjoy. There are already splash pads in Cambridge, Newmarket, and Wisbech, with another approved to go ahead in St Neots.
After discussions with both the City of Ely Council and East Cambridgeshire District Council it was concluded that a site could be made available adjacent to the Hive Leisure Centre in Ely. The committee have been asked by East Cambridgeshire District Council to run a feasibility study for the site and then submit a planning application.
A feasibility study is needed to cover:
- Physical site assessment for placement of water tanks and pumps
- Access to key utilities – water, drainage and electricity
- Landscaping
- Running of the site e.g. daily checks, provision of facilities e.g., toilets and refreshments
The money raised from this crowdfunding campaign will cover the costs of the feasibility study, as well as architectural drawings and the planning application fee.
We are asking the local business community and individuals to donate to the crowdfunder to help enable these critical first stage activities to take place. If successful, funding from grants and further business sponsorship would be sought to fund the build of the splash pad.
The committee would also love to hear from anyone else out there who can help us with the campaign. Skills in fundraising and project management would be particularly welcome.
A splash pad would be a wonderful addition to the play facilities in Ely. Please help us to make it a reality for our young people to enjoy.
You can find out more, donate to our crowdfunder and get in touch with the committee via our website: splashpadforely.wordpress.com
You can also find us on Facebook at Splashpad for Ely, Cambs and on twitter @splashpad4ely
Press release from Splash Pad for Ely
Image shown is a potential splash
pad design by Ustigate
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