for visitors, such as mums, toddlers base layer of recycled rubber to ensure first time in years and couldn’t be
and the elderly, to enjoy, members the whole outdoor area was level. This happier with result.
of the community turned to Safer layer also acts as a fall attenuation Surfacing for help. They wanted a layer, making the play area safe.
“Not only is recycled rubber beneficial
for the environment, but it is
clean, attractive outdoor space with
a hopscotch area that children and Following this, the upper layer of the affordable, versatile and lasts for
adults could enjoy. surface (the wearing course) was laid many years,” Ian added. “The problem
on top of the base. To ensure it fitted however is that many people don’t
The Safer Surfacing team worked evenly and matched the surrounding realise these benefits – which is where
around the clock to clear the entire area, a mixture of green and brown Safer Surfacing comes in.”
outdoor area, removing all excess rubber crumb with a depth of around weeds, loose materials and fencing. 15mm was selected. Finally, the “Our goal is to see more school
The old flooring was stripped away and team cut out the hopscotch shapes playgrounds, domestic and
shipped back to the company’s site to and numbers and filled them in commercial landscapes and
be recycled and revalued. with grey mix to give both contrast equestrian arenas being made out of
and consistency. recycled products. We want people
to know that it truly is a perfect
Ian Dixon, business development
lead for Safer Surfacing, explained: A versatile material, this wetpour alternative to regular mulch or bark,
“By stripping out the old surface at product, takes minimal maintenance and our work with Halton Parish
Halton Parish Community Centre and and is extremely long lasting and safe. Community Centre demonstrates
this perfectly.”
putting it back into our manufacturing
process, we are able to create an After just two days, the outdoor play
entirely new product for use in area at Halton Parish Community
equestrian arenas.” Centre was completely transformed
from a tired and neglected backyard
Now, with a blank canvas to work into an accessible, safe and attractive
with, the Safer Surfacing team began play area. As a result, the community
the renovation by installing a smooth centre can now use the space for the
For more information, visit
www.safersurfacing.co.uk.