PRODUCTS & PROCESSES
Galvanizing the future of the gardens at spinal centre
A charity specialising in providing outdoor space for people affected by spinal injury has had its project protected for the future thanks to a local galvanizing company .
Newport Galvanizers Ltd provided its specialist hot-dip galvanizing treatment free of charge to the team at Horatio ’ s Garden , which is working on a dedicated garden for the new , purpose-built Spinal and Neurological Centre at the University Hospital , Llandough .
Kathryn Furnell , Marketing Manager at Horatio ’ s Garden , explained : “ We were invited by the hospital to develop a new garden for patients and visitors of the Spinal and Neurological Centre , which is due to open later this year . We approached the team at Newport Galvanizers Ltd to make good on the finish of the edging which is being used between the garden and paths . They quickly came to the rescue to provide a proper protection to the metal , and we ’ re thrilled to see the garden coming together just as we pictured it .”
Horatio ’ s Garden ’ s design will ensure there are plenty of sheltered spaces for patients , their loved ones and NHS staff . It is being designed by architects 6a in collaboration with award-winning designer Sarah Price , and will feature a great deal of glass to ensure lots of natural light enters the space .
Mike Small , Commercial Manager at Newport Galvanizers Ltd , added : “ I was contacted by Emma to provide a quote to fix and galvanize the edging used at the site , but decided to do it free of charge to recognise the incredible service that we ’ ve received from the fantastic NHS throughout the pandemic . We ’ re delighted to see how the site is progressing and are looking forward to seeing it unveiled later this year .”
For more information on Horatio ’ s Garden , and the site at University Hospital , Llandough , please visit www . horatiosgarden . org . uk .
Newport Galvanizers Ltd is part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd , the largest hot-dip galvanizing organisation in the UK with a history dating back over 150 years . With 14 plants strategically placed across the country , the firm offers a truly national galvanizing service .
For further information please contact Wedge Group Galvanizing on 01902 601944 or visit www . wedge-galv . co . uk .
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