Aberdeen based
landscapers, Landform Ltd, has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading
commercial nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley Ltd to supply plants and complete the
soft landscape contract element of the enabling works for the new £163.7
million pound hospital and cancer treatment centre in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The new ‘Baird
Family Hospital’ will replace the existing ageing Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
with additional services, including breast and gynaecology services.
The new ‘ANCHOR
centre’ is the first of it’s kind in Scotland providing modern and high-quality
accommodation for the delivery of co-ordinated Oncology and Haematology day
patient and outpatient services.
Landform Ltd working
through main contractor Graham Construction, secured the soft landscape works,
manufactured and installed all stainless steel railings, resin bound paths,
timber crib support walls, wild flower areas and a new pedestrian steel and timber
bridge. Landform Ltd work with Johnsons of Whixley on a regular basis and were
chosen to supply and deliver 1000’s of plants for the whole project.
Plants supplied by
Johnsons of Whixley Ltd have beautified the grounds at the new hospital and
centre with tree varieties supplied including Betula Jacquemontii, Magnolia
‘Galaxy’, Magnolia ‘Sundew’ and Prunus 'Cheal's Weeping'. Shrubs included 100’s
of Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety', Lavandula angustifolia, Sarcococca humilis,
Hebe ‘Sapphire’, 800 Calluna vulgaris varieties and over 400 Vinca minor
‘Atropurpurea’.
The new hospital and
centre will help provide quality care to those in need in the Aberdeen and
surrounding areas with high quality, modern facilities.
Landform Ltd’s
Director, Jake Dickie said: “As a premium contractor in all sectors we work in
it is vital our suppliers match our quality standards, ethos and attention to
detail. We have sourced our plant material through Johnsons of Whixley for many
years now and our relationship has been built on their similar ethos to ours.
From their customer service, plant sourcing, supply and premium delivery
service direct to site, this enabled us to complete our soft landscape project
to the specification and quality standards set out by our client. “
Johnsons of
Whixley’s Marketing Manager, Eleanor Richardson said: “It’s great to see the
progress of this new development, Landforms landscaping works and our plant
supply play an essential part in the visual aesthetics of the hospital and
centre… We hope the plants are enjoyed by the staff and visitors for many years
to come. We look forward to seeing the project completed later next year.”
