Landscape & Urban Design Issue 41 2020 | Page 35

GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE The site is so large that Willerby Landscapes dealt with it as five landscapes Central, North, East, South and West. Phase one included informal open land in the western edge of the development, representing a major piece of the new parkland. Over 2,400 trees were planted by the time the first phase of the development was completed in 2017. There are over 24 hectares of open space in Phase 1, and over 65 hectares in the entire development. as part of Willerby’s established, valued and trusted supply chain. As well as tree planting materials we have supplied more than 500 tonnes of Green-tree amenity tree soil; a load-bearing, fertile soil which is designed especially for use in urban environments. 100 tonnes of Loksand Rootzone was supplied to reduce compaction and improve stability of sports pitches and grassed areas that will be subject to heavy trafficking. Based in Kent, Willerby Landscapes specialise in all disciplines associated with the installation and on-going maintenance of hard and soft landscape schemes, water features and specialist planters. Green-tech provided key materials In excess of 500 Mona irrigation systems with accompanying Aria inlets, Mona Relief Vente and Piazza inlets were supplied to deliver water directly to tree and shrub roots at a consistent level. Follow us @ludmagazine Unique measures are integrated in every aspect of Eddington to encourage residents and visitors to lead more sustainable lives. Biodiversity across the development was high on the list of design priorities. Open spaces help creatures flourish and include enhancements for birds, bats, amphibians as well as wildflower meadows and wetlands. In the region of 800kg of bespoke John Chambers grass seed and John Chambers Wildflower Seed was supplied for the green spaces and to create the stunning displays which will also provide a habitat for wildlife and encourage biodiversity. www.green-tech.co.uk www.landud.co.uk 35