Stiles into Kissing/Sprung Gates - Sturminster Newton

Project Description

This project aimed to improve the accessibility of the local rights of way network by changing 27 stiles into either kissing gates or sprung gates.   This would be able to help improve access to the countryside for all users, including the less able.  

Project Proposer

Sturquest – the community company for Sturminster Newton and its surrounding areas.  

Amount Awarded

£4, 618 which represented 75% of total funding required for the project.

Amount Levered

£2,500 was levered from Dorset County Council

Performance Indicators

This project contributed to:

• Amount of public open space improved
• Public satisfaction with open space
• Improved perception of safety in public places
• Number of sites with improved access to the public
• Number of projects with healthy living objectives

Map

You can click here to see location of project number 13.

Photographs

Timescale

The project will commence in January 2005 and will be completed by March 2005.

Lessons Learnt

We learnt that sprung gates were cheaper and more preferable to kissing gates where landowners were in agreement. They are more accessible for the less able as well.  We will try to encourage groups to use sprung gates where possible.