New play equipment for children to enjoy has been installed in Daisy Nook Country Park, roughly a year after the play area was closed off.

The council announced on Friday, August 11 that children in Oldham can now enjoy an exciting new play area after the works were completed.

The new equipment in the play area includes a climbing frame, ladders, diggers and a sand pit three times bigger than it was previously.   

In July last year, the play area was closed due to the wood on the old play boat becoming damaged, making it unsafe for youngsters to play on.

However, the council said it was aware of how popular the play area was to the community and sought funds to install the new and improved equipment, which cost £15,000.

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Council leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, said: "I'm delighted that work has now finished on our wonderful new play area in Daisy Nook, with even bigger and better play facilities for children to enjoy this summer.

"I hope this will be welcome news for local families, especially after we unfortunately had to remove the play boat for safety reasons last year.

"One of my top priorities is to improve our neighbourhoods and parks across the borough, creating cleaner, greener and more enjoyable places for people to live."

The installation of the new equipment means children can enjoy the play area for a number of weeks before schools reopen.

Cllr Chris Goodwin, cabinet member for neighbourhoods at the council, added: “This new play area is a fantastic addition to our park in Daisy Nook.

“Our borough has some of the best parks and green spaces around and, while the weather has been a bit wet of late, I encourage you all to go out and explore these amazing public spaces when you can, especially our new play area.”