AN EVENT to celebrate a £1.8 million restoration programme at Steven’s Park, Quarry Bank is set to go ahead next month.

The Mayor of Dudley will attend the ceremony on Wednesday, October 27 to cut a ribbon on Tintern House at 1pm.

The house, formerly known as the White House has undergone a complete restoration with a new community café, toilets and meeting rooms now based in the building.

Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for public realm, said: “It has been an honour to work with the Friends of Stevens Park to make this project such a huge success.

“Our parks are treasured spaces in the heart of our communities, and I am delighted the restoration of Tintern House is complete and other areas of Stevens Park have seen such wonderful improvements for the benefit of everyone.”

The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects, a charity working to support people with learning disabilities, is also based in Tintern House and is actively seeking trainees for its projects.

Councillor Shakespeare added: “The Tintern House renovation has created such a fantastic space for the community, we’re delighted the Emily Jordan Foundation and local community groups are now utilising it.

“During my recent visit it was also great to see how the heritage works are helping visitors to connect to the park’s fascinating and vibrant past and I look forward to celebrating the centenary next month.”

In the park the drives have been resurfaced and new footpaths constructed to enhance visitor experience, the main entrance gates have been restored and essential repair works have been carried out to the bandstand.

David Sparks, chair of Friends of Stevens Park, said: “The refurbishments have been such a radical improvement that they have resulted in the rebirth of the Park. The change is truly historic.”