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Minimising the impact on the environment , during the build and into the future , is a key focus at Lelley Fields Crematorium .
Lelley Fields is a new addition in a historic landscape . Every aspect of the design and the building has been created with this in mind , ensuring the crematorium sits as both a welcome and welcoming addition in the surroundings .
It is more than a building - it is art of the Holderness Community , providing education and support around bereavement and also gardening and horticulture , ecology and the environment . It is far more than a crematorium – it a community venue , a teaching and learning space and a meeting point .
East Riding of Yorkshire Council chave recently celebrated a key milestone in the construction of this new £ 9.6 million with a ‘ steel signing ’ event .
The steel signing event 2022 was attended by staff and elected members from the council , including the leader Cllr Jonathan Owen , and deputy leader , Cllr Anne Handley , as well as staff from the main contractor Kier Construction .
It included a welcome from Cllr Owen , and the regional director of Kier Construction North and Scotland , Dan Doherty .
This was followed by the eagerly anticipated steel signing , with Cllr Owen , Cllr Handley , Paul Bellotti - executive director of communities and environment at the council , and Mr Doherty , among the first to add their signatures to the steel .
Cllr Owen said : “ It was fantastic to see the great progress that has been made on building the new Lelley Fields Crematorium , and I am proud of the tremendous amount of work that is being done to ensure our vision for this much-needed facility is delivered for residents of the East Riding .”
Councillor Claire Holmes , portfolio holder for planning , infrastructure and housing at the council , also attended the event . Cllr Holmes commented : “ It is a great achievement for all those involved to reach this key milestone in the construction of the crematorium . When it opens , the facility will reduce the length of journeys many local residents currently face in travelling to a crematorium at what is already a stressful and difficult time .”
Mr Doherty added : “ The steel signing marks an exciting point of the project and the start of the assembly of the steel frame . The team on site have worked incredibly hard to get to this point and now that the construction works have passed this milestone , we can really start to see the building take shape .
“ Throughout the project , Kier has pledged to deliver a range of social value activities to leave a lasting legacy for the local community and we have progress to date with five people progressed into employment , one project initiated apprentice and one educational workshop delivered .”
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