BRIEF
The steering group has carried out community consultation via questionnaire, meetings and presentations, and engaged with local arts organisations and other potential users. The brief for the character and usage of the space derives from these consultations as well as discussions with the design team of Land and Environmental Services. Results of the consultation can be found on www.qppp.org.uk .
Ground Conditions
Preliminary investigative works on the condition of the ground and drainage are being undertaken to check out load bearing capacity and to ascertain what remedial works may be required to improve site drainage.
Project Costs
It is anticipated that the total project cost will be under £500,000 and execution is dependent upon securing funding.
Site
The existing bandstand site is delineated by the surrounding hedge and railings, and by the far edge of the trees behind the former bandstand location. The proposed site area is shown on the CAD site plan, however the site area can expand beyond this if required. Consideration should be given to the inclusion of the existing small brick building set within trees next to the site, possibly converted to a changing and unisex disabled WC area.
Range of uses
The arena will be used primarily but not exclusively on a seasonal basis from Spring to Autumn during daytime and early-mid evening. Consideration should be given to potential of autumn/winter use (weather, low light).
The range of uses requested by community members during consultation and considered feasible within the scale of the venue were:
The arena should be able to accommodate up to 900 people (Shakespeare in the Park, pop concert, etc) to smaller groups of 20-300 for such activities as daytime children’s activities, exercise classes, young performers etc. It is not envisaged that any special removable seating will be provided and that the re-landscaped area of terracing will afford appropriate accessible seating.
Given the reasons for the demise of the bandstand, a critical aspect of the any successful design will be how it addresses its long term viability through its agility to respond successfully to different uses and its resistance to vandalism and other anti-social behaviour.
Ground Conditions
Preliminary investigative works on the condition of the ground and drainage are being undertaken to check out load bearing capacity and to ascertain what remedial works may be required to improve site drainage.
Project Costs
It is anticipated that the total project cost will be under £500,000 and execution is dependent upon securing funding.
Site
The existing bandstand site is delineated by the surrounding hedge and railings, and by the far edge of the trees behind the former bandstand location. The proposed site area is shown on the CAD site plan, however the site area can expand beyond this if required. Consideration should be given to the inclusion of the existing small brick building set within trees next to the site, possibly converted to a changing and unisex disabled WC area.
Range of uses
The arena will be used primarily but not exclusively on a seasonal basis from Spring to Autumn during daytime and early-mid evening. Consideration should be given to potential of autumn/winter use (weather, low light).
The range of uses requested by community members during consultation and considered feasible within the scale of the venue were:
- Music (from classical to pop and traditional)
- Drama
- Dance
- Film
- Skating (ice)
- Children’s entertainment and activities
- Exercise classes
The arena should be able to accommodate up to 900 people (Shakespeare in the Park, pop concert, etc) to smaller groups of 20-300 for such activities as daytime children’s activities, exercise classes, young performers etc. It is not envisaged that any special removable seating will be provided and that the re-landscaped area of terracing will afford appropriate accessible seating.
Given the reasons for the demise of the bandstand, a critical aspect of the any successful design will be how it addresses its long term viability through its agility to respond successfully to different uses and its resistance to vandalism and other anti-social behaviour.
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