The UK Play Market Value

  • According to 'industry statistics', the annual spend on outdoor play equipment and impact absorbing surfacing during 2001 was approximately £97 million.

  • Of this, the surfacing element was worth £27 million, or 28% of spend.

  • As the capital cost per square metre for LIAS is substantially lower than other surfaces, LIAS is the most popular choice, by surface area covered.