New schemes added to the Capital Programme after TBM9 for 2025/26 to be approved

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New schemes to be added to the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to be approved

New Capital Project Approval Request
Directorate:	CITY OPERATIONS – ENVIROMENT & CULTURE
Unit:	PROJECTS TEAM – CITY PARKS
Project Title:	THE LEVEL PLAY AREA REFURBISHMENT
Total Project Cost (All Years) £:	£300,000
Purpose, Benefits & Risks:
Purpose: The existing play facility at the Level which was installed in 2012 has now reached end of life and the site is in its final year of safe operational use. Officers have completed public consultation and this information has been used in a procurement exercise for a new play facility with a budget of £0.300m funded by Section 106 (S106). Work is due to start in autumn 2026 Benefits: The Level will benefit from amazing new play facilities for all ages and abilities and increasing upon the existing award-winning accessible playground features and providing a brand new and refreshed site for future generations to enjoy. Risks: The dilapidated existing site will need to be closed at the end of the summer due to its condition, if the project does not proceed, the ward and the city will be without a much loved and used play provision used by tens of thousands of local residents and visitors to the city. The project is in line with the council’s commitment towards improving play facilities across the city as part of a wider refurbishment programme and ensuring that all sites are accessible and enjoyable places to play and have fun, for all ages and abilities.
Capital Expenditure Profile (£’000):
Funding Source (see guidance below)	2026/27	2027/28	2028/29	2029/30	2030/31	Total All Years
Section 106	300	0	0	0	0	300
Total Estimated Costs & Fees	300	0	0	0	0	300
Financial Implications:
Funding has been identified from S106 allocations for the local vicinity.