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Sprowston: Parents break into Overstrand Way play park

There has been frustration that the park in Overstrand Way, in Sprowston’s newest estate, has remained closed during the summer holidays.

As the early September heatwave approaches it seems those living in the area have grown tired of waiting for a safety inspection.

People living around the park have reported seeing parents breaking in so their children can enjoy the newly-fitted equipment.  

Norwich Evening News: Previously the park was expected to open mid-August Previously the park was expected to open mid-August (Image: David Freezer)

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Alex Madeley, who lives in the area, said: “Over the last few weeks more work has been done but the metal fencing remains around the site with warning signs not to enter attached.” 

Mr Madeley had previously spotted children climbing out of the park and some even rolling under the panels.  

She said: “What concerns me is even though the fencing and signage is there – the fixings have now been broken and now adults with young children are using the equipment.  

Norwich Evening News: The park is awaiting a safety inspection The park is awaiting a safety inspection (Image: David Freezer)

“And I fear that it hasn’t had its final inspection and yet adults are thinking it is safe to break in between the fencing with their young children.  

“If it is safe and ready, then get it open, but if it isn’t someone needs to stop people getting in.” 

Previously Sprowston town councillor Bill Couzens had said: “We secured a commitment that the play area at Overstrand Way and the playing field behind the school would all be ready and open before the summer holidays.    

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Norwich Evening News: Sprowston Town Council boss Bill Sprowston Town Council boss Bill (Image: Newsquest)

“The revised opening date for all three areas is now ‘mid-August.”   

But the parks remain closed.  

A spokesman for Persimmon Homes Anglia said: “Naturally, we would encourage anyone who is currently breaking into the park to stop it immediately. This is unhelpful and only creates further issues.” 

Norwich Evening News: The park is part of the new estate in Sprowston The park is part of the new estate in Sprowston (Image: David Freezer)



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