Blackleach Land Reclamation
The Landscape Design Group, alongside Engineering Design, created a new country park on the derelict site of a former chemical dye works and coal industry reservoir, successfully treating contamination to create a recreational open space. The scheme included:
- Removal of exiting derelict buildings
- Capping of chemical waste materials
- Installation of bridges and pathways
- Creation of new woodland areas
- Remodelling of reservoir banks for fishing
- Improved Health and Safety from derelict structures
- Removal of chemical hot spots
- Prevention of leaching of volatile compounds
- Protection of existing ecosystems
- Walking and picnic areas
- The highest viewpoint in Salford
- Far-reaching views to Jodrell Bank
- Designated fishing areas
- Wildlife observation
- Extensive public consultation
- Design and details
- Contract administration
- Site supervision
Who to contact
- Name
- Perry Twigg
- Address
- Urban Vision Partnership Limited
The Landscape Design Group
Emerson House
Albert Street
Eccles
M30 0TE
Map to this location - Telephone
- 0161 779 6053
- perry.twigg@urbanvision.org.uk
This page was last updated on 9 May 2011
