Rivelin Paddling Pools, filled-in with concrete.

best sheff · 05-07-2012, 17:58

I was at rivlin earlier today and noticed workmen demolishing the paddling pools and concreting them over.

What a shame, I have had many a happy hour there, both has a kid and with my kids. Shame many will miss-out on this opportunity when the sun does eventually come.

stingray-man · 05-07-2012, 18:01

what a shame, and a waste of money when the country supposedly has none.

OwlsChick · 05-07-2012, 18:03

Ooo nooo!! First millhouses now riverlin! Soon we will have no traditional paddling pools left.Just those water mist/jet things that are not the same.

Bikertec · 05-07-2012, 18:05

OMG thats so upsetting I remember being a child of the 60s playing there.

fox20thc · 05-07-2012, 18:05

Not quite so bad

The padding pools at Rivelin Valley Park are currently closed for refurbishment. Work is under way to convert the paddling pool area into a Splash Pad, with brightly coloured areas of water jets and interactive water play features.

The new area will be a more accessible and inclusive play area. Work has been funded by the Government's Aiming High for Disabled Children programme, which aims to improve services for disabled children and their families, and give them greater opportunities

The new Splash Pad is due to open in early August for families to enjoy. Three of the four pools will be filled in and covered with a colourful, non-slip surface area. A range of equipment will be installed, including water play tables, water jets and sprays.

stingray-man · 05-07-2012, 18:09

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Originally Posted by fox20thc

Not quite so bad

The padding pools at Rivelin Valley Park are currently closed for refurbishment. Work is under way to convert the paddling pool area into a Splash Pad, with brightly coloured areas of water jets and interactive water play features.

The new area will be a more accessible and inclusive play area. Work has been funded by the Government's Aiming High for Disabled Children programme, which aims to improve services for disabled children and their families, and give them greater opportunities

The new Splash Pad is due to open in early August for families to enjoy. Three of the four pools will be filled in and covered with a colourful, non-slip surface area. A range of equipment will be installed, including water play tables, water jets and sprays.

ahhh good at least they are not just filling it in and not putting anything back there.

danot · 05-07-2012, 18:09

Just out of interest, is concrete cheaper than tarmac? How come they can afford to fill countless paddling pools with concrete but when it comes to filling in pot holes in the road they say they can't afford it?

Bruce_Shark · 05-07-2012, 18:11

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Originally Posted by danot

Just out of interest, is concrete cheaper than tarmac? How come they can afford to fill countless paddling pools with concrete but when it comes to filling in pot holes in the road they say they can't afford it?

Take it you hadn't noticed this either:

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/w...adproject.html

best sheff · 05-07-2012, 18:17

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Originally Posted by fox20thc

Not quite so bad

The padding pools at Rivelin Valley Park are currently closed for refurbishment. Work is under way to convert the paddling pool area into a Splash Pad, with brightly coloured areas of water jets and interactive water play features.

The new area will be a more accessible and inclusive play area. Work has been funded by the Government's Aiming High for Disabled Children programme, which aims to improve services for disabled children and their families, and give them greater opportunities

The new Splash Pad is due to open in early August for families to enjoy. Three of the four pools will be filled in and covered with a colourful, non-slip surface area. A range of equipment will be installed, including water play tables, water jets and sprays.

Hey thanks for that, some good news at last. Looks great, should really boost Rivlin.

A thumbs-up from me.

Stan Tamudo · 05-07-2012, 18:23

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Originally Posted by best sheff

Hey thanks for that, some good news at last. Looks great, should really boost Rivlin.

Hear! Hear! I can't wait to tell my daughter in the morning, just hope the weather picks up for it opening in August.

danot · 05-07-2012, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Bruce_Shark

Take it you hadn't noticed this either:

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/w...adproject.html

This is the first Iv'e heard about it. Starts next month? By the sounds of it it'll look great when it's done, let's hope we're all still around to see it.

Bruce_Shark · 05-07-2012, 18:53

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Originally Posted by danot

This is the first Iv'e heard about it. Starts next month? By the sounds of it it'll look great when it's done, let's hope we're all still around to see it.

Improvements in the first 5 years, I'm hoping to live to see it!

"...Amey will now be tasked with addressing the backlog of repairs and refurbishing the city’s roads, pavements, bridges and streetscene within the first five years of the contract and then maintaining them to the improved standard throughout the remaining 20 years of the contract..."

From here:
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/w...ct/latest.html

TaLLPauL2009 · 05-07-2012, 19:00

Fountains in rivelin.....For children to play in........the shops in town centre have only just stopped winging about meadowhall taking there trade now rivelins gonna cop for it ... ;-)

Ousetunes · 05-07-2012, 19:00

With today's Health and Safety lunacy, I am surprised we are allowed to let our children play in water in case they shrivel up or, worse, catch a cold.

Plus, if you want a paddle, get out on to the streets; didn't you know it hasn't stopped raining since March!!

Dannibirdie · 05-07-2012, 19:11

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Originally Posted by danot

Just out of interest, is concrete cheaper than tarmac? How come they can afford to fill countless paddling pools with concrete but when it comes to filling in pot holes in the road they say they can't afford it?

I'd guess that the Governments "Aiming Higher for Disabled Children" project would have a tough time justifying spending it's funding on filling in pot holes.

Bypassblade · 05-07-2012, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Stan Tamudo

Hear! Hear! I can't wait to tell my daughter in the morning, just hope the weather picks up for it opening in August.

Don't get hopes up, the rain is forecast for August & possibly into September sorry.

julado · 05-07-2012, 20:19

Sad about the Paddling Pools....I had a mad moment there about 15 years ago.

Me, a grown woman....having been out on quite a large motorbike...my own not on the back of someone else....feeling incredibly hot during what we lovingly used to call a proper hot summers day...I parked up the bike....took off my leather and helmet and laid down completely submerged in the pool. Lots of parents laughed but then said what a brilliant thing to do in the blazing heat. Some of the parents then got into the pool too and were splashing about. Great fun.

I saw one of these replacement splash pools today in Matlock...looks very colourful and a small child was running about in it.

FORE · 05-07-2012, 20:22

What about the parking meters due to appear on Rivelin Valley Road?

Only kidding

I hope!!

Allen · 06-07-2012, 00:35

Sad to hear of the demise of the paddling pools.
I spent many happy hours there as a child.
I hope the new project bring many memories to the new generation using it.

Re Rivelin.......it's well overdue that something was done about the demise of the fishing ponds. The "nature trail" is a joke. It's overgrown and neglected.

And I won't even mention that "Chair".

mr blue sky · 06-07-2012, 01:21

where can i see drawing's of the new look paddling pool's?