Groundwork
| case study | Spring Terrace |
| Partnership | Regenerate - Rossendale BC |
| Groundwork Pennine Lancashire | |
| Duration | 14 weeks |
| Completion | 2007 |
| Value | £230,000 |
To create a safe communal outdoor space and improve the refuse and litter issues that houses and shops had encountered.
At the rear of the shops weeds were removed and the road surface regulated ready for crushed stone surfacing offering a clearer and safer access for the shop owners to their properties.
Waste land between the two rows of terraced houses was excavated, stone walls built and a gate to enclose waste bins and recycling station constructed. In addition steps were built by the side of the new bin store to improve access for pedestrians.
An area of existing unused grass was replaced with a small communal courtyard for the residents, this was especially beneficial to residents with small children as it gave them an area which was safe and secure for them to play outdoors. This was made accessible by the new staircase which was purpose built and installed along with troughs which have been planted with evergreen plants for all year interest and colour.
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| case study | The View Play Area |
| Partnership | Regenerate - Rossendale BC |
| Groundwork Pennine Lancashire | |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Completion | 2008 |
| Value | £90,000 |
Renovation of the The View play area, Bankside Lane, Rawtenstall
This project comprised levelling the site, installing a revised drainage system, custom designed furniture and the construction of a ramp which was DDA compliant to provide access to the play area.
The new disability access was constructed sympathetically, incorporating a stone wall in keeping with the existing boundary walls.
After levelling was complete a tarmac base was laid ready for the resin bound coloured gravel surface, which was laid by hand to achieve the smooth curves required to fullfil the design specification.
To complete the project, flower beds were planted with appropriate robust sensory plants.
The View was officially opened by the Mayor of Rossendale on Friday 17th October 2008, much to the satisfaction of the young residents of Bankside Lane, who originally initiated the petition for the renovation works to be executed.
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| case study | Dale Street |
| Partnership | Regenerate - Rossendale BC |
| Groundwork Pennine Lancashire | |
| Duration | 14 weeks |
| Completion | 2009 |
| Value | £200,000 |
To create a usable space for residents to enjoy within a conservation area.
The existing back street was unmade, littered, overgrown and dog fouled
Works involved clearing the existing back street, re-surfacing using grey flags with concrete sett detailing and drainage channels installed to help with drainage.
The back street alley was gated with decorative hand forged gates and railings to discourage dogs, children and anti social behaviour.
Finally, timber raised planting beds were created for the residents.
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| case study | Branch Street Area |
| Partnership | Regenerate - Rossendale BC |
| Proffitts - Investing in Communities | |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Completion | June 2011 |
| Value | £120,000 |
To improve the storage of household waste, pedestrian routes around the associated houses and to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Farholme Lane
The existing entrances to the houses were levelled out and the external fabric appearance unified through by sandblasting, all the entrances were improved, by installing new railings to help screen the bins.
Railway line between the back of Herbert, David and Branch Street
Weeds were removed and the walk way was resurfaced with stone flags and secured with alley gates to deter anti-social behaviour and dog fouling.
Bin Storage Solution
A section of the existing car park was partitioned off to create a communal bin storage area for local residents. The area was constructed from stone to blend in with surrounding buildings and local environment.
Rear of Branch and David Street
The overgrown area was cleared, levelled and flagged to create a clean communal space for residents to utilise for the drying of washing. Railings were to fitted to section off and create a dedicated bin store.
Herbert Street
The existing rear walls were demolished and rebuilt in new brickwork. Weeds were removed from the back alley, and gates were fitted to help create a safer environment for all residents.
Stacksteads
This area has been transformed, both visually and practically enabling residents to make use of their surrounding areas and make it tidier but more importantly a safer place to live.
