Harlow: Lottery Funding For Town Park

Harlow's Town Park has been given an early Christmas present this year - nearly £2million from the Lottery for restorations.

Tony Durcan, Harlow's Councillor for Regeneration & Enterprise is delighted: "The Town Park and its facilities are widely recognised as the town's jewel in the crown and Harlow Council is committed to conserving, restoring and enhancing this wonderful 20th Century park.

"This grant enables us to restore and renew the park to its former glory so that it meets the needs of the 21st Century residents of Harlow and beyond."

The cash will be spent on improvements including a new events area, cafe and education centre.

The Water Gardens will also get a revamp as well as new pathways, seating and viewing points built across the park.

Carole Souter, Chief Executive of Heritage Lottery Fund said: "We're delighted to be bringing a bit of seasonal cheer to a number of popular parks. It's been a tough year for those caring for our public parks.

"Parks enrich people's lives on a daily basis providing room to relax and reflect and it's vital that we continue to value and protect them not just for ourselves but for the next generation too."