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Charleston Reserve re-opens
Charleston Reserve’s re-opening follows months of consultation,
planning and building works by the Charleston community and the
City Council. A neighbourhood plan for Charleston outlines a five-year
programme of improvements with the aim of retaining and building
on the area’s physical and social character and encouraging
community ownership. As part of the plan, the Council agreed to upgrade the play
equipment, landscaping and seating within the reserve. As well, new
planting, fencing, gates, seating, picnic table and play equipment have
been installed and the lighting improved to enhance safety. A special feature is a moulded concrete seat featuring a colourful
Charleston sign and tile artwork designed by Year 8 children from
Phillipstown School. The reserve’s old play fort, which no longer met safety standards, has
been replaced with a modern version of the historic Charleston Cobb
and Co stagecoach horses.The company’s stables used to be in the area. The Council’s Urban Design team won a top planning award in
April for its consultation and public involvement in developing the
Charleston Neighbourhood Plan. |