Refurbishment work has is to start at Heaton Park in Manchester.

The full refurbishment is expected to be completed by the end of August.

The centrepiece of the development will replace the iconic tower slide with a new UFO-style piece that will incorporate the current high slide.

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An addition to the park is the introduction of climbing boulders and a natural section, encouraging adventure play, as well as a new 5 arm spinner and new spring rocker.

Cllr Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council's executive member for culture and leisure, said: "Using Clean City funding we wanted to make sure the improvements to Heaton’s play area were both ambitious and future proofed. I believe we will have the best play area in the region following the works, and also a fully inclusive set of play pieces to ensure everyone can enjoy the facilities."

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