Update: 20th December 2013

Work has been continuing since the last blog post to lay another area of paving, again in Indian sandstone just the other side of the main entrance where previously there had been a tarmac.

In this area there is another seating area, this time with rectangular tables that will when finished have a Japanese inspiration behind them. These again will have trees as centre pieces and to offer natural shade, they will also be finished in the same Camaru wood as the seats in the first phase area. 

For more photos check out the Flickr album at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wokingham-tc/sets/72157636930299035/

Update: 26th November 2013

Phase two of the refurbishment has now commenced. The access to the park via Cockpit Lane car park is closed temporarily to allow the workers access to refurbish this area of the park.

Access to the main grassed areas of the park is retained via the entrance to the rear along the path that runs the length of the park.

Update: 21st November 2013

Work has progressed with the bespoke tables being completed with Camuru wood cladding covering the base structure. The first paved area has been completed and a wide sweeping gravel path laid from this area towards the main entrance. The plastic hardstanding is being removed from the soon to be turfed areas and new planting beds.

Also the entrance wall is being remodelled to create a more focused entrance to the park.

Work in this first section is almost complete and will be moving into more of the park over the next few weeks.

The photo below shows one of the completed seating areas. 

For more photos of the entire project check our Flickr album.

Update: 24th October 2013

10 days into the refurbishment of Howard Palmer Gardens, part of the garden has been fenced off, the ground has been prepared and work has begun with tables with integral seating being constructed on site and Indian Sandstone paving being laid around them.  The tables have been designed to include designated space for wheel chair users.

Other works in this area will include planting trees in the centre of the tables to create a natural canopy and shade and other planting to soften the hard standing, including climbers such as wisteria and honeysuckle which will also add fragrance.

More photos on this project can be found on our Flickr site.

Work starts on the 15th October

For anyone who has been in the vicinity of Howard Palmer Gardens you may have noticed a number of signs indicating that works will start to re-landscape the park on the 15th October 2013.

The work will be undertaken in three phases, with the intention to retain access to parts of the park not currently undergoing significant work to the public.  It is estimated that the works will take approximately 3-4 months to complete.

The work is being undertaken by the Windsor based Berkshire Garden and Design.

 

Howard Palmer Gardens

Elevated photograph of Howard Palmer Gardens Autumn 2011

Howard Palmer Gardens is a small park (0.8 hectares) in the centre of the Wokingham town just behind the Red Lion Pub and by Cockpit Lane car park.

Howard Palmer Gardens is currently a pleasant, if plain, patch of green space within the town that is starting to look a little dated and in need of refurbishment. While we keep the green space neat and tidy it does not have the planting beds and colour we would like to see.

Mostly used by town centre workers for a quiet place to have their lunch, Howard Palmer Gardens will be re-landscaped to create a really pleasant and calm place for everyone to enjoy. A company has been chosen by the Amenities Committee here at the Council to redevelop the site and soon we intend to be able to show you more about the winning design and contractor.

This blog will keep you abreast of the process, detailing how Howard Palmer Gardens is transformed into a really special location at the heart of the Town. 

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