Aggregate Industries were able to provide the complete service to the Weedon Road development. Our departments combined to supply both the commercial landscaping products and the contracting expertise required to achieve the desired result.

26.01.2012
 
 

Brief

Northampton is undertaking a major urban extension to provide up to 1,200 new energy-efficient homes and substantial commercial floor space. The scheme will also provide a range of facilities such as a primary school, a country park, playing fields, neighbourhood shops and interpretation and local centres.


To create a new access road off Weedon Road plus a new link road and junction improvements. Also to refurbish the surrounding infrastructure with hard landscaping to the central reservation, improved bus-stops and pedestrian crossings, tree planting and new street lighting. High quality natural materials were specified, providing a durable installation and a design statement.

Solution

A combination of Sandstone and Yorkstone setts were used at pedestrian crossings providing interest and visual signposts. We also supplied 4 km of Granite kerb and provided technical and logistical back up.

Project details

  • Architect

    Quartet Design Ltd

  • Client

    English Partnerships and Northamptonshire County Council

  • Contractor

    Aggregate Industries Construction

  • Other information

    • Durable products
    • Aesthetically pleasing
    • Natural products supplied
 

Our overall requirement was to achieve an urban character and quality to an existing unrestricted dual carriageway in a ‘countryside’ location. The materials were selected to achieve a high quality finish.

David Newman
Partner, Quartet Design Ltd.
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