There was no water play in Worksop’s Canch Park over the scorching Bank Holiday weekend, as Bassetlaw District Council announced the splash park will be closed for some weeks.

Families in Worksop were disappointed to be told that major work to the Plant Room, which deals with water treatment and distribution, needs replacement parts, necessitating the closure.

The Council apologised for the news that the splash park will not be open for several weeks while the work takes place.

A number of mechanical and water quality issues arose last year, and as part of a full audit of the Splash Park over the winter, ‘significant replacements’ needed in the Plant Room were identified, said the Council.

The Canch splash park is out of order for the next few weeks, Bassetlaw Council has announced.

placeholder image — The Canch splash park is out of order for the next few weeks, Bassetlaw Council has announced.

Due to delays in sourcing and receiving the equipment needed, and securing specialist contractors to carry out the work, it cannot begin until Monday, June 1.

The Council added that the work ‘will extend the lifespan of the Splash Park and ensure we have a modern facility with enhanced safety standards’.

It also confirmed that the Splash Parks in Langold Country Park and Kings’ Park in Retford, are open to everyone.

The news met with mixed reaction from Worksop people, some of whom pointed out on social media that travelling to alternative parks by bus will cost around £12 instead of a family being able to enjoy a ‘free day out’ in Worksop.

Others complained that closure of the splash park is too common an occurrence, and questioned why the work could not be carried out earlier.

The Council has said it is aware of people’s disappointment and thanked people for their patience while the work is carried out.