Inside Salisbury: Community landscaping project to begin
Community landscaping project to start soon in Harnham
A NEW landscaping project is to commence next week turning the land into a versatile and enjoyable space for the community.
Work will begin on Tuesday, March 11 with the installation of new pathways and the planting of additional trees at Rowbarrow in Harnham. It has been designed in close collaboration with local residents and ward councillors to ensure it meets the needs and aspirations of the community.
Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Sven Hocking, said, “Great to see the next part of the project coming together and a huge thank you to the Rowbarrow residents who have put in their own time and efforts to get this off the ground. A shining example of a local project instigated by local people for the benefit of their community.”
A number of trees have already been planted along the perimeter with the rest scheduled for planting next winter.
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The work is being financed by Section 106 funding, acquired from the Rowbarrow estate developer to pay for community and social infrastructure, and will cost approximately £130,000.
Member of the Rowbarrow Residents Group, Monsura Ahmed, said, “The Rowbarrow project has been a very interesting, insightful project, and I am very excited to see the vision finally coming to light once the works start this month.”
Another member of the Residents Group, Matt Mudd, said; "We’re thrilled to see work begin on the new community green! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. This space will soon become a beautiful, welcoming place for all to enjoy – bringing people together, fostering nature, and enriching our community for years to come."
Photo 1 (left to right): Cllr Ian Tomes, Matt Mudd, Cllr Sven Hocking, David Jacobs (Operations Director of D&N Maintenance), and Monsura Ahmed.
Photo 2 (left to right): Dan Wright (member of the Rowbarrow resident’s group), Cllr Ian Tomes, Matt Mudd, Cllr Sven Hocking, David Jacobs, and Monsura Ahmed.
