The future of a popular water play area in Worcester is set to be decided.

The Splashpad in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, attracts thousands of children and parents every summer.

However, persistent maintenance issues meant it was out of action for more than 14 days this year.

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A condition survey by Worcester City Council showed that the water filtration system has reached the end of its life.

City councillors will meet on Monday, November 4 to decide on a £366,000 investment to replace the worn-out equipment.

This would ensure that the Splashpad reopens in time for summer 2025.

Councillor Robyn Norfolk, chair of the place and economic Development Committee, said: "The Splashpad is hugely popular, and this was shown by the many positive responses we received about it earlier this year when we carried out a public consultation on the Worcester Play Plan.

"However, it has had to be closed for maintenance far too many times in recent years, especially this summer, and we absolutely understand the frustration that has created for parents and children.

"The recent condition survey has shown us exactly what the problems with it are and the actions we need to take to ensure that the Splashpad can be a popular and reliable place to play and enjoy the sunshine next summer."

The Splashpad uses a recirculation system, with the water draining into an underground storage tank from where it is filtered, disinfected, and then returned to the surface.

The committee report asks councillors to agree to proposed repairs to the water filtration system and the safety surface on the Splashpad play area.

If the Place and Economic Development Committee supports the repairs, the matter will then go to the Policy and Resources Committee on Tuesday, November 19, which will be asked to approve the funding.