Site selected
Land between Greasbrough Park and Greasbrough Recreation Ground
The scheme sought to create a green corridor (pedestrianised link) between Greasbrough Park and Greasbrough Recreation Ground.
Identified site issues
The Park and the Recreation Ground were not considered to be particularly well linked for pedestrians, with direct routes following main roads. The footpath which ran through the site was narrow and corroded and did not link to the Park. This was considered to limit the potential for trips between the sites on foot.
Details of proposal
The scheme sought to create a green corridor (pedestrianised link) between Greasbrough Park and Greasbrough Recreation Ground with a feature seating area at the entrance on Croft Street. This included new footpaths, paved area, seating, signage and planting.
The underused green space between the Park and the Recreation Ground provided an opportunity to create an enhanced pedestrian link, to encourage greater use and linked trips between the two sites.
The scheme was considered to support activities for both young people and older members of the community and would enhance use of the green spaces. This directly supported two of the Greasbrough ward priorities.
Following the improvement works, the area was be named ‘Brimmagem Fold’ in recognition of historic land use.
Proposal
Results
This scheme has now been successfully completed.
This has included the provision of improved footpaths, new seating, signage and bins.
Complementary site tidying and landscaping works have also taken place to enhance the wider greenspace.
For further information on this scheme please contact the Local Neighbourhoods Team:
Neighbourhood Coordinator - Nicola Antcliff
Email: nicola.antcliff@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone: 01709 255042
Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator - Shaun Mirfield
Email: shaun.mirfield@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone: 01709 255041
