Brinton Park Sons of Rest building project underway

The Sons of Rest pavilion in Brinton Park Kidderminster is being demolished this week to make way for a new replacement building (subject to planning permission). The new building will reflect the heritage of the original and provide a light bright new community space with café and outside terrace.

Built in 1938, the Sons of Rest pavilion had sadly been damaged beyond repair by badgers living in the park.  They have now been successfully rehomed in a new artificial sett elsewhere within the park.

Work to replace the Sons of Rest Building is the next step towards reinstating heritage elements and rolling out a programme of improvements over the next 12 months.

Wyre Forest District Council, custodian of the park has commissioned contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd to deliver the almost £3 million improvement programme being made possible thanks to £2.4 million of funding through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Councillor Tracey Onslow, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety said:

“Over the next twelve months, the park will see significant visual and practical improvements. The Sons of Rest project is now in progress as is the digging out of the new ornamental pool (picture shows) which will be located where the original paddling pool was.

Further work in the extensive improvement programme includes refurbishment of the existing toilet block, improvements to the footpaths and a new planting and landscaping scheme to add colour and refresh the flora and fauna of the park.”

Stuart Mackenzie, Director of McPhillips Ltd said,

“We’re excited to get started on this phase of works at Brinton Park, which will ultimately deliver a vibrant and modern space for the whole community. And while it is sad that the original Sons of Rest pavilion could not be saved, we’re confident that Wyre Forest District Council’s vision will ensure that the park’s heritage is preserved for years to come.”

The Sons of Rest planning application is expected to be determined at the Council’s planning meeting in October.