18/01/2019
City of Wolverhampton Council is set to carry out major works to ensure Tettenhall Pool can reopen to the public – and be enjoyed for years to come.
The council has approximately £180,000, in developers’ contributions, designated to improve public open spaces at Tettenhall Upper Green and Penk Rise.
The options for Tettenhall Upper Green were put out to public consultation, which closed on January 11, with option 1 proving the overwhelming favourite.
Option 1 was to replace the apparatus and pipework of Tettenhall Pool. This work will enable local children to enjoy the paddling pool for many years to come.
Option 2 was the installation of new outdoor gym equipment to provide residents with an opportunity to improve their health and fitness for free. A new pathway would also be installed to link the pool and car park to the existing path which runs across the green to increase local walkers and dog walkers to enjoy the site in all weathers.
The results are:
• 97.4% of people responding to the question on the paddling pool, liked the suggestion for a major overhaul of the plant and pumping system
• 22% of people responding to the question on a possible new path and fitness equipment, liked the suggestion
• 95.7% of people responding to the question on preference, declared a preference for the paddling pool suggestion
The council suggested a complete upgrade of the existing Penk Rise children’s play area, which is nearing the end of its useful lifespan and 77.2 per cent of people responding to the question liked this idea, which will now be acted on.
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