The 54,000 refurbishment of the play area in Harold Park, part ofthe city's Low Moor suburb, is to start later this month and should befinished early next year.
The improvements are being paid for by the landfill tax credit, agovernment scheme introduced in 1999 that allows the operators oflandfill sites to donate 6.5 per cent of their annual tax bill tocommunity projects.
The tax credit money from the landfill site goes to environmentalorganisations who then spend it on projects within 10 miles of thedump.
The redesigned playground will have a roundabout designed for childrenwho use wheelchairs, a climbing unit, swings and activity boards. Theplay area will be the last in the city to benefit from the landfill taxcredit.
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