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Introduction
Mesnes Park Restoration Project has secured £3.4 million pounds through
a successful application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards
Phase One of the Restoration Project. Funding has been secured for the
following capital works:
- Restoration of the Pavilion including an enhanced café facility across
the ground and first floor alongside seating on a new raised terrace.
- Full restoration of the Bandstand including the introduction of a
dedicated power supply for future events.
- Repair and restoration of the Dalton Steps including the
re-introduction of the missing urns.
- Repair and restoration of the Shelter.
- Repair of the surfacing and footpaths around the Pavilion, Bandstand
and Dalton Steps.
- Conversion of the Play Shack into a flexible space for activities
alongside a satellite Café facility for summer periods.
- Upgrade to site services throughout the Park.
- A new build, environmentally friendly, Training Centre and Car Park to
act as a base for the dedicated Park Staff and a base to deliver the
training programme.
- Interpretation signage around the key Park features to promote the
history and story of the Park.
In addition, funding from the HLF has been secured for the following
activity based elements.
- Dedicated Park’s Officer for Mesnes Park.
- Enhanced soft and hard landscape maintenance programme.
- Marketing Plan dedicated to the Project and Park.
- Volunteer Development Plan to develop and promote volunteering
opportunities within the Park.
- Measuring Success Programme.
Phase One of the Project also includes works to restore the Powell
Monument and Pulham Rockwork feature alongside the re-introduction of
the Coalbrookdale Fountain. The Friends of Mesnes Park, with active
support from Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) are targeting
funding agencies and local businesses to attract the funding to deliver
these elements.
Finally, Phase One of the Project will include the redevelopment of the
Play Area. Funding has been secured through the Big Lottery Fund to
transform the current Play Area into a much larger facility combining a
range of equipment for Under 5’s, 5 – 11’s and teenagers alike with
accessible equipment forming part of the offer. Work in transforming the
Play Area will start towards the end of the summer 2008.
Phase Two of the Project is awaiting confirmation of funding support
from the HLF. A Stage One Application was submitted in March 2008 and a
decision is expected in September 2008. If a Stage One Pass is obtained
a Stage Two Application will be submitted in December 2008 leading to a
Stage Two Decision in March 2009.
Phase Two of the Project includes the following capital works:
- Restoration of the Entrance Lodge.
- Restoration and improvements to the main entrance.
- Repair and restoration of the other park entrances.
- Repair and restoration of the remaining footpaths.
- Introduction of lighting along key routes.
- Introduction of CCTV at key strategic positions.
- Redevelopment of the Sports Area including a new Extreme Sports
Facility.
- Repair, restoration and extension to the Bowling Pavilion.
- Introduction of new signage at the Park entrances, new seating, bins
and picnic benches.
- Relocation of the Maintenance depot to the periphery of the Park
In advance of the HLF Approval and to safeguard the future of the
Entrance Lodge, Wigan Council has approved funding to erect scaffolding
around, above and within the building. Scaffolding is due to be erected
around July 2008 and will be in place until the restoration works
commence. As well as making the building weatherproof the scaffolding
will allow engineers to carry out essential survey work.
Project Programme
The Phase One Programme, subject to finding the resource to deliver the
elements outside of the HLF funding, has been designed to minimise the
impact on the Park, allow the Park to remain open and package elements
of the Project into infrastructure, new works and conservation
contractual packages. The main focus during 2008 will be placed upon
obtaining planning and listed building approval, selecting appropriate
contractors and completing formal procurement processes.
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Aerial view of Mesnes Park
Hidden Gem - Upstairs Pavilion
Hidden Gem - Pulham Rock Feature
Lost Coalbrookdale Fountain |
