A PLAY area in Puriton, near Bridgwater, will receive a £30,000 upgrade thanks to funding from the Gravity smart campus project.

Gravity is working with Sedgemoor District Council to improve the facility, with work due to begin early next month.

The current toddler climbing frame will be removed and replaced with a modern, eco-friendly alternative which includes a slide, rope bridge, fireman’s pole and play panels, all made out of recycled ocean waste such as fishing nets.

A three-by-one metre inclusive trampoline suitable is being installed to provide another play experience. It will be “suitable for all abilities” and can accommodate a wheelchair.

Claire Pearce, director for planning and economic development at Gravity, said: “Gravity are pleased to be working with Sedgemoor District Council to improve play facilities in Puriton Park.

“This is one part of our work to create social value locally and is a legacy initiative to replace and enhance children’s play equipment beyond the existing 37 club.”

The project is due to start in the week commencing February 6 and is expected to take two to three weeks, subject to weather conditions.

The Gravity project will bring a smart campus to the former BAE Royal Ordnance Factor near Puriton and Woolavington and deliver around 7,500 jobs.