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Provision of Ball Court, Victoria Park
North and Leith Local Development Committee
28 November 2006
Purpose of report
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At its meeting on 26 September 2006, the North and Leith Local Development
Committee (LDC) received a deputation from the residents of New Cutt Rigg,
with a petition containing 59 signatures, expressing concerns over the provision
of a ball court and basketball hoops at the above location.
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A decision was taken to report back to the next meeting of the North and Leith
LDC addressing:
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The issues raised by the deputation regarding the use of the Soccer and
basketball courts.
The potential for relocating the Soccer and basketball courts within the
park and provide a breakdown of costs.
It was also agreed to arrange and report back on a visit by officers and elected
members to Victoria Park.
Main report
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The attached plan (Appendix 1) shows the current position of the ball court and
basketball hoops. The facility was originally provided through a funding package
that included funds raised by the Newhaven Community Council, to meet a
latent need for teenage activity provision within the Newhaven and Trinity area.
Complete refurbishment of the ball court took place in February to March 2003
at a cost of f30,OOO. The works included total replacement of the synthetic
grass sand filled playing surface (f 14,700)and the installation of a new all
metal fence (f 13,165)specifically chosen to reduce vibration noise from ball
rebound, and tarmacadam repairs (f2,135).The ball court has been in
operation for 20 years now and has proved very popular with young people.
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Subsequent to the provision of the facility, the development of domestic
property at New Cutt Rigg took place. The new residents are now expressing
their concerns regarding the noise generated through the use of the court,
together with problems experienced through youths gathering and being
involved in anti-social behaviour such as vandalism, stone throwing, trespass
and the use of bad language.
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It was noted at the LDC meeting of 26 September 2006 that there was a conflict
arising between the social amenity and free physical activity offered by the ball
court and the social stress created by the associated anti-social behaviour.
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An invitation was sent to all elected members on the North and Leith LDC to
attend a site meeting on 22 November 2006. At this meeting the following
recommendations were made:
That ‘noise tests’ should be undertaken by staff from Services for
Communities Regulatory Services, to record the noise generated by the
court while in use.
That the Community Police and Youth Action Teams liaise with Park
Ranger and Mobile CCTV staff within Services for Communities, to
increase patrols in the Victoria Park area and monitor anti-social
behaviour.
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That Park Rangers staff undertake a park user survey to ascertain the
views of regular park users regarding provision and standards within
Victoria Park.
That approaches are made to Children and Families, North Edinburgh
Liaison Officers, to gauge the level of use of the ball court and provision
for teenagers in the Newhaven and Trinity area.
That firm costings are obtained for re-siting the existing ball court and
reinstating the existing area.
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Appendix 2 provides a breakdown of the specified works required to remove the
ball court and basketball court from its current position to the only suitable new
location within the park. These works have not yet been subject to tender, but
current estimates, based on similar works, suggest this will be in the region of
f 150,000-f200,000 depending on the availability of specialist contractors and
materials.
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There is currently no budget provision to implement the re-location of the
facility.
Recommendations
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The North and Leith LDC is asked to accept the recommendations in item 6 of
the report resulting from the site meeting.
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The North and Leith LDC is asked to note the specifications and draft costs for
the re-location of the play area, together with the fact that there is currently no
budget provision to implement the re-location.
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The North and Leith LDC request the Director of Services for Communities to
report back to a future meeting of the LDC on the results of the implementation
of the action points outlined in item 6 of the report, together with a detailed
report relating to complaints between May 2006 and May 2007.
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Mark Turley
Director of Services for Communities
Appendices
Appendix 1 - Plan
Appendix 2 - Specified Works Summary
Contactltel
lain Park 0131 529 7165
Craig Cunningham 0131 529 7165
Wards affected
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Technical Section cost sheet for Victoria Park 13111106
Appendix 2
VICTORIA PARK RELOCATION OF SYNTHETIC SANDFILLED BALL
COURT AND BASKETBALL PITCH
Removal of Existing Ball Court (Size 18m x 36m) and basketball area, (stands only)
based on large tarmacadam area at Victoria Park, Craighall Road, Ferry Road,
Edinburgh .
FENCE
Strip existing fences and set aside for re use if possible
Carefully breakout in-ground posts and set aside for re use
(Approximately 108m)
KERBS
Excavate out existing kerbs and remuve off site to tip
(Approximately 108m)
CARPET
Carefully cut up old carpet into strips and remove off site to tip
(Approximately 648m sq.)
Lift and remove Terram 1000 geotextile membrane 648m sq.
(Approximately 648m sq.)
DYNAMIC BASE
Excavate and remove from site type one stone base laid 1OOmm deep 65m3
(Approximately 65m 3) can be reused if clean
LIGHTING
Carefully take down existing flood lamps and set aside for re use.
Disconnect power supply make safe and remove control box
Breakout and remove from site existing 2 No lighting columns
EXISTING BASKETBALL STANDS
Breakout 2 No Basketball stands and bases and remove from site.
REMOVAL OF TARMACADAM BASE 98.5 x 33.2m
Excavate through existing tarmacadam base 300mm deep and remove spoil from site
over the area formally housing the kick pitch and basketball court,
(Approximately 98.5m x 33.2m 981.06m3)
TOPSOIL
Prepare excavated site ready to receive soil from new ball court excavations and
basketball court.
Supply and import additional topsoil to fully reinstate site back to parkland allow for
grading and seeding.
(Approximately 7 14.66m3)
Techmcal Section cost sheet for Victoria Park 13111106
NEW BALL COURT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN VICTORIA PARK
SIZE 18m x 36m
EXCAVATE
Excavate 275mm deep through existing grass and topsoil and retain on site to help
reinstate former kick pitch area.
(Approximately 178.2m 3)
TYPE ONE
Fill the area of the excavation with hardcore laid to a minimum depth of 200mm deep,
consolidate by rolling ready to receive tannacadam course, shock pad and 23mm high
pile, sand filled synthetic carpet.
(Approximately 129.6m 3)
CONCRETE EDGE
Supply and lay concrete edge to the perimeter of the ball court.
Excavate trench for foundation and lay 50 x 200mm concrete edge on and including
200 x 300mm concrete foundation around the perimeter of the ball court area, include
for haunching, jointing and pointing, remove excavated materials off site.
(Approximately1 08m)
TARMACADAM SURFACE
Supply and lay 40mm nominal consolidated depth base macadam
Supply and lay a 20mm nominal consolidated depth of 6mm 200pen. Open grade
coated macadam produced and laid in accordance with clause 3.1.3. of the Code of
Practice for Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Courts published by the Sports
and Play Contractors Association January 1999.
Levels to meet 3 metre straight edge specification BS4987, (max gap under a 3m
straight edge of 8mm)
(Approximately 648m sq.)
IN SITU RUBBER SHOCKPAD
Supply and lay In situ wet pour shockpad laid by paving plant with rubber granules
with 8% polyurethane binders by weight, free of neoprene and cable sleeve debris.
Particle size 2-8mm nominal size finished thickness 15mm
(Approximately 648m sq.)
CARPET
Supply and lay a synthetic carpet designed for football, Tufting Polypropylene, UV
stabilised fibres, Denierkhickness of fibre to be 8800Dtx straight, structure straight
fibrillated.
Pile height 25mm
Tufting method multidirectional. Colour green.
Backing tuft cloth to be TtC Thioback 2416 with angelliair u\.’ stabilised, extra
thennofixed heavy woven pp backing with fibrelocked fleece. Weight 165g/m2
Total weight 2.205g/m2
Water permeability >5 x 10-4
(Approximately 648m2)
Technical Section cost sheet for Victoria Park 13111/06
LINE MARKINGS
Supply Line markings, which are to be permanently inlaid in yellow for 5 a side
football arcs and centre spot.
SANDFILL
Supply and brush sand into carpet pile until fully saturated.
Sand fill to be a minimum of 25kg/m2
Sand to be specially graded rounded or sub rounded dry silica sand. Angular sand is
not accept able.
Sand grade in the range 0.71 - 0.25mm, particle shape to pass the Rittenhouse Scale
in the range 0.83 - 0.97
Re visit after completion and once settlement has taken place to brush a further
quantity of sand into the pile.
(Approximately 648m2)
FLOOD LIGHT SYSTEM
Supply and install 2 new 6m columns and re attach set aside light units
Lay new power supply across the park from existing site to new site
Provide a new light control box and switch gear
BALL COURT FENCE
Erect previously removed fence on new site all as quotation from Wright and
McLennan
FOOTPATH TO NEW COURT 1.8m wide by 20m long
Excavate 210mm deep through existing grass and topsoil retain soil on site to help
reinstate old tarmac area.
(Approximately 7.56m3)
FILL
Fill the area of the excavation with hardcore laid to a minimum depth of 150mm deep,
consolidate by rolling ready to receive tannacadam course.
(Approximately 36m sq.)
CONCRETE EDGE
Supply and lay concrete edge to the perimeter of path.
Excavate trench for foundation and lay 50 x 200mm concrete edge on and including
200 x 300mm concrete foundation around the perimeter of the path, include for
haunching, jointing and pointing, remove excavated materials off site.
(Approximately 40m)
TARMACADAM SURFACE
Supply and lay 40mm nominal consolidated depth base macadam
Supply and lay a 20mm nominal consolidated depth of 6mm 200pen. Open grade
coated macadam.
(Approximately 36m sq.)
Technical Section cost sheet for Victoria Park 13111/06
NEW BASKETBALL COURT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN VICTORIA PARK
Provide a new tarmacadam court 15m wide by 28m long
EXCAVATE
Excavate 210mm deep through existing grass and topsoil and retain on site to help
reinstate former tarmacadam area.
(Approximately 88.2m 3)
TYPE ONE
Fill the area of the excavation with hardcore laid to a minimum depth of 150mm deep,
consolidate by rolling ready to receive tarmacadam.
(Approximately 420m sq.)
CONCRETE EDGE
Supply and lay concrete edge to the perimeter of the basketball court.
Excavate trench for foundation and lay 50 x 200mm concrete edge on and including
200 x 300mm concrete foundation around the perimeter of the basketball court area,
include for haunching, jointing and pointing, remove excavated materials off site.
(Approximately 86m)
TARMACADAM SURFACE
Supply and lay 40mm nominal consolidated depth base macadam
Supply and lay a 20mm nominal consolidated depth of 6mm 200pen. Open grade
coated macadam produced and laid in accordance with clause 3.1 -3. of the Code of
Practice for Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Courts published by the Sports
and Play Contractors Association January 1999.
Levels to meet 3 metre straight edge specification BS4987 (max gap under a 3m
straight edge of 8mm).
(Approximately 420m sq.)
BASKETBALL STANDS
Supply and install 2 No Basketball stands by Colorado playground 2002, 3.05 high
with 1.20m offset, galvanised with chain net and rectangular board 1.20 x 0.90m
BASKETBALL MARKINGS
Set out all markings for full basketball in white lines 5Omm wide with sports line
paint conforming to slip resistance