Addy Young People’s Centre, Benchill, Manchester

Client: Manchester Young Lives/Manchester City Council Wythenshawe Regeneration

Project Value: £1.2m

Status: Open July 2005

Description:The relocation and expansion of an existing adventure playground. Facilities include: Outdoor play space for Benchill Sure Start Adventure playground with associated indoor play for 5-14 year olds. Multi-use games area for 14-18 year olds. A comprehensive consultation exercise was undertaken at design stage with local school children, users of the existing adventure playground and potential new users. The project is designed to ensure full inclusion for disabled people.