Provision of Tottenham Parks Play Improvements

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        "description": "Proposal includes removing all existing play equipment to improve flow, play value and ensure longevity.\nInternal fencing/low post and rail also to be removed.\nExisting springers to be carefully removed, set aside for repair by others and will be reused in other park.\n1.\tSoft landscape works to include additional tree planting to create more shade in the informal grassed area in the south of the proposed play area - prepare tree pits and provide tree accessories (stakes, cages, and irrigation bags)\n2.\tOpportunity to include ornamental grasses and wildflower verges to create separation between areas\n3.\tFerns, groundcover and bulb planting to improve areas under trees - prepare planting areas\n4.\tIvy, butcher\u0027s broom and spiky plants along existing fence to improve separation from neighbouring residential block - prepare planting areas\n5.\tPlanting areas to meander to follow the rubber mulch informal play path through the woodland, minimum distance to existing eastern fence to be 1.0m\n6.\tConsider that preparation of planting within RPZs will require hand dig\n7.\tGrassed area in the south of the playground to be retained as grass as much as possible, intended use for picnics and informal seating on e.g. logs",
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Levels to be designed for water from play area to drain towards adjacent SuDS and other permeable surfaces.\nSurface\nRecommendation for safety surface is mixed colour brown/cream tiger mulch throughout to give naturalistic colour palette. \nClear edge treatment where necessary.\nBoundary\n1.\tInstall suitable fencing around play area (minimum 1.0m high bowtop), including two gates and playground signage on the western side of the play area.\n2.\tTemporary fencing (e.g. chespale fencing) to nature area to protect planting during establishment.\nMaterials Strategy and Overall Aesthetic\n1.\tMateriality of equipment to be a mix of wood (Robinia) and metal/plastic providing bright accents.\n2.\tMetal/plastic parts to be bright colour to avoid getting too hot in the summer.\n3.\tWhere coated particle boards are used, justification should be given within your warranties and should be provided by exception.\n4.\tAll items which are Robinia should include steel feet or equivalent to extend lifespan and reduce risk of rot.\n5.\tAesthetic should appeal to a range of ages including teenagers and adults.\nSuDS feature\n1.\tNorth-eastern part of current pond area to be turned into a simple SuDS feature. 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