Necton green space upgraded with solar lighting and benches

The project took place at Tower Mill in Necton, near Swaffham, and was funded by housing association Victory Homes.

The improvements include new picnic tables, including one which is accessible by wheelchair, a football goal and table tennis area.

Joe McNeill, neighbourhood operations manager, said: "We already had a playground installed, but there wasn’t much for the older children.

Among the youngsters enjoying the play equipment at Tower Mill were, from left, Oakley, 8, Willow, 9 and Max, 10 (Image: Flagship) "It’s turned out brilliantly and really brought the green space to life.

"It’s helped make it a fantastic place for ball games, for picnics and for families to come together and enjoy."

The upgraded green also features eight solar lights, an additional bin and new fencing to improve safety and cleanliness.

Neil Turner, Victory neighbourhood officer, tries out the new table tennis table at Tower Mill, Necton (Image: Flagship) Willow, a nine-year-old resident, said: "It’s been a massive upgrade.

"The goals are lovely and I love the benches and everything."

Her mother, Paige Bate, said: "Before we just had the play park for the little ones, but now they’ve given us more variety of things for the kids to do.

Victory’s neighbourhood operations manager Joe McNeill at Tower Mill in Necton (Image: Flagship) "They’ve really catered for all ages now.

"It’s a nice little community to live in."

Mr McNeill estimated the value of the project at around £20,000, covering materials, installation and labour.

Trying out the new table tennis table were Necton youngsters, from left, Ashton, 9, Oakley, 8, Willow, 9, and Max, 10 (Image: Flagship) The upgrade was supported by Travis Perkins.

Account manager, Jonathan Hannaby, said: "It has been fantastic to help transform the green into a vibrant hub for the Necton community."