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Part of the site at Granby Road, Fairfield will be turned into a wildlife area while the rest of the site will become play areas for teenagers and juniors aged six to 12. Pathways, new fencing and access gates will also be provided.

The wildlife area and accompanying outdoor classroom for local schools are being funded by Marks and Spencer, at a cost of A[pounds sterling]25,000.

The project is one of 16 across the UK supported by the firm from profits from Fake Hublot Watches the sale of 5p food carrier bags.

Designed to attract birds, insects and animals, the wildlife area will also feature landscaping, tree planting and information boards. The work will be carried out by environmental charity Groundwork.

Rachel Billings of Groundwork Derby abercrombie wholesale & Derbyshire said: "The Granby Road project will provide an attractive area for local people of all ages to use, including play equipment, a wildlife garden and an 'outdoor classroom'.

"We will also be producing an educational pack for use by local schools and pre-schools to help children to care for their local environment and to have fun learning about the plants, animals and insects on the site."

The associated play area is phase one of a master plan developed by Fairfield Community Regeneration Projects Group, which has carried out extensive public consultation as well as securing the external funding.

Other elements of the plan will include a large basket swing, climbing boulders, a cable way and a fun ball game.

The project is being paid for by A[pounds sterling]47,000 from Derbyshire County Council's youth opportunities fund and A[pounds sterling]10,000 from its Versace Replica community priorities fund, plus A[pounds sterling]45,000 from the national Community Spaces Fund and A[pounds sterling]11,000 from quarry firm Lafarge Aggregates.

The entire site is owned by High Peak Borough Council, which has supported the projects group right from the start.

Andy Brown, Head of Cultural Services, said: "The projects group deserves a huge pat on the back for raising such a lot of money and for carrying out the consultation that has enabled this open space to be turned into a park for all the community".

The projects group has been advised not only by the council but also by High Peak Community Housing, Residents of Fairfield Association, the county council and neighbouring schools.

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