Progress Update 12 October 2026

Progress last week (week commencing 5 October)

• The site compound on the playing field continues to be established. More than 1,200 tonnes of stone have been delivered and placed to create a robust working platform for construction vehicles, plant and materials.
• Removal of the play area surfacing and perimeter fencing has continued to make way for the site compound.
• Construction of the new access track through the glamping site towards the Grove Hill tie-in point is ongoing, including vegetation clearance, earthworks and formation of the route.
• Preparatory works on the existing glamping site access track have been completed, including planing of the existing surface and tie-in areas ahead of resurfacing.
• Security hoarding around the site compound is progressing well and is now approximately 60% complete, helping to ensure the safety of both the public and site operatives.

Planned Works this week (week commencing 12 October)

• Installation of a new tarmac surface to the access track through the glamping site in preparation for use by Grove Hill residents.
• Continued removal of remaining play area equipment, surfacing and associated infrastructure.
• Completion of stone placement, grading and compaction across the site compound to provide the final working surface.
• Completion of the compound security measures, including installation of remaining hoarding sections and access gates.
• Ongoing preparation works for the connection between the glamping site access route and Grove Hill, including final groundworks and formation works.

We would like to thank local residents, visitors and businesses for their continued patience while these essential works are undertaken. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption while safely progressing the project.