Housebuilder returns to Waterlooville school to do more playground upgrades

A local housebuilder has returned to a Waterlooville school to help upgrade its playground facilities.

Barratt David Wilson Homes has donated materials and resources to further enhance the safety and play experience to the pupils at help Hart Plain Infant School on Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville.

The housebuilder has installed new fencing, making breaktime safer for its pupils and improving its facilities.

Part of an ongoing renovation project, Barratt first stepped in to support the school in 2024 with a £5,000 cash boost and resources to install a pink play castle, matting and a slide. The donation was part of the housebuilder’s commitment to improving and enhancing the communities in which they build.

Marketing manager at Barratt David Wilson Homes Megan Hamlyn said: “It’s been great to work with Hart Plain Infant School once again to help it upgrade its facilities. The castle really brought some new colour and life to the playground, and now we’re giving it those finishing touches.”

Hart Plain Infant School caters for pupils from age 4 to 7 and is located in Cowplain, Waterlooville.

Sharon Peckham, Head Teacher at Hart Plain Infant School said: “Our children asked to see some new play equipment, and Barratt David Wilson Homes helped us make it happen. We’re a small school so it can be challenging raising funds for what we want to achieve. Our playground is looking brilliant and we couldn’t have done it without Barratt’s support.”

Barratt David Wilson Homes is currently building homes across Hampshire including Pebble Walk in Hayling Island and Forest Walk in Whiteley.