The work involved stripping off 2,000 tonnes of topsoil before importing 14,500 tonnes of subsoil to extend the width of the verges and to create a landscaped mound on the roundabout. Once the formation was completed the topsoil was re-spread and an additional 4,000 tonnes imported for the shrub beds and grass areas.

During the earthwork we had to prepare bases and erect 30 steel pergolas including painting with 4 coats of paint and fixing on wires, and also erect a wooden crib wall to protect a mature oak tree below the bank on one side.

164 semi mature trees (30-35cm girth), 5,000 Copper Beech hedge plants and 20,000 herbaceous plants were then planted and mulched round as well as laying ½ hectare of turf.

The time limit on the contract was 5 weeks to be ready for the official opening of the park and the value of the work undertaken was £1/4 million.

The project was completed within a very limited time sale and to the complete satisfaction of our client.

Services associated with Borough of Barrow Council

Continental Play Services
Continental Environment Services
Continental Tree Services