GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
GREEN-TECH SUPPLY PLANTERS AND
IRRIGATION
TO REJUVENATE THE CONNAH ’ S QUAY WAR MEMORIAL
The Background : The Connah ’ s Quay War Memorial , situated in Wales , serves as a poignant tribute to the residents of Connah ’ s Quay and Shotton who were killed or reported missing during the First and Second World Wars . Flintshire County Council aimed to enhance this memorial site by creating a serene garden space that would provide an area for reflection and honour the memory of those who served .
The Solution As part of the UK Government Shared Prosperity funding allotted to the Town Centre Investment Programme , Flintshire County Council undertook the project to rejuvenate the memorial ’ s surroundings . The initiative comprised ten projects aimed at improving urban spaces across Flintshire . As such , the memorial garden at Connah ’ s Quay War Memorial was identified . Concurrently , the Interservice Committee approached the council for funding to clean the memorial and to add names of soldiers who had not been previously recognised .
This provided the council with the opportunity to consider creating a memorial garden that combines the names in the best way possible . It was decided to use planters around the cenotaph to create a space for reflection and year-round interest for the site . The species identified in the planters offer substantial biodiversity benefits to the area .
To achieve this , Flintshire County Council collaborated with EE Civils , based in Holywell , to install the bespoke planters and Mona Tank 24 irrigation systems and fill them with Green-tree topsoil , all supplied by Green-tech . This collaborative effort sought to create a peaceful garden area using planters that would contribute to the site ’ s visual appeal and biodiversity .
Products Used Green-tech supplied :
• 30 bespoke planters
• 30 Mona Tank 24 Irrigation systems
• 4 Bulk Bags of Green-tree Topsoil
Charlotte Wilcock , Project Development Officer at Flintshire County Council , advises , “ Greentech was selected as the range of planters on offer worked with our requirements and timescales . Our Green-tech advisor , James Renfrew , was supportive in advising and quoting for the required products and discussing the project and its requirements . Flintshire County Council had previously used Greentech for another project , and having been pleased with the results and services from that project , there was confidence that this would be repeated on this project .” The bespoke planters were chosen to provide a specific aesthetic that appealed to the project ’ s stakeholders while ensuring durability for long-term use . The inclusion of the Mona irrigation system was recommended to facilitate the ongoing maintenance of the planters and enhance their growth and sustainability . The 100 % water-efficient , subterranean plant irrigation system acts as a reservoir to hold water and distribute it to the plant ’ s roots as and when required .
The Outcome The transformation of the Connah ’ s Quay War Memorial into a beautiful garden space was well-received by the community . The planters , now filled with lush greenery , have drawn positive feedback from residents .
Ian Dunbar , Chair of the Interservice Committee , remarked , “ We have had many good comments from the public regarding the planters filled with plants , and have a request from some schools to sponsor a planter and look after it , which is brilliant .”
Conclusion The successful installation of the planters at Connah ’ s Quay War Memorial highlights the positive impact of collaborative efforts in community regeneration . Green-tech ’ s commitment to quality products ensured the delivery of a meaningful project that enhances the memorial site , supporting biodiversity and community involvement . This project is a testament to how thoughtful landscaping can create serene spaces for reflection and remembrance .
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