In-depth
technical advice and bespoke design solutions from independent paving
manufacturer Brett Landscaping
helped a local council with part of a £35m programme of works to keep
neighbourhoods safe, clean and well-connected.
As part of the wider four-year scheme,
Telford and Wrekin Council had made a £450,000 commitment to residents in
Wellington to make their town centre more attractive, more accessible and safer
for pedestrians.
Major redevelopment of Market Street,
Wellington, started in October 2022 with the first phase completed before
Christmas. The work included pavement resurfacing, widening the footpath,
replacing all kerbs and installing new drainage which improved the aesthetics
and accessibility while still maintaining a one-way street with parking/loading
provision.
Brett Landscaping’s specialist team
offered extensive advice on the technical elements of the project in the
planning stage and Telford Council specified Brett’s Invicta block paving for
the project.
Invicta’s unique ‘Aggtech’
surface layer provides a hardwearing surface for the high volume of pedestrians
that travel through the town centre while retaining its vivid colours.
Invicta Pearl (60mm) block paving was used in conjunction with Onyx 80mm pavers
– all of the Invicta colour schemes complement each other but can also provide
demarcation.
Brett Landscaping’s design teams then
produced bespoke cross sections for the installation of the drainage channel
block and its integration with the road kerbs. The channels run from the shop
fronts to the conservation kerb; at the downpipe positions from the rooftops
and acted as a demarcation and rigid lateral restraint across the footpaths.
This
required bedding in mortar to take up the differences in the depth of the blocks.
All Brett’s concrete block paving is
manufactured to comply with British Standards for all physical performance ratings, BREEAM Ratings, sustainability
credentials and Responsible Sourcing Certifications.
Jamie Gledhill, Technical Engineering
Manager for Brett Landscaping, said: “We were happy to be able to help Telford
and Wrekin Council by offering advice and bespoke products for this
development. The skills and experience in our teams mean we can always offer
the best and most up-to-date guidance on paving and its installation.
“Our partnerships with local authorities
are always satisfying as we are making a difference to the quality of life in
those areas with product ranges that can dramatically improve the aesthetics of
an area.”
Simon Wilkins, Principal highways
Engineer for Telford and Wrekin Council, said: “Brett Landscaping have been a
pleasure to deal with throughout the project, providing bespoke advice for our
project within very tight deadlines.
“Representatives met us on site to talk
through the scheme at design stage to fully understand the scheme requirements,
and also provided laying patterns and design advice all at short notice.
“During the site works they engaged with
us regularly to offer any further advice and ensure any issues could be dealt
with swiftly and professionally.”
The work is
all part of Telford and Wrekin Council’s four-year ‘Pride in Our Community’ investment programme to ‘Protect, Care and Invest to create a better
borough’, between 2020 and 2024. More than £35m is being ploughed into keeping
neighbourhoods safe, clean and well connected.
