14-FEB-08
Environmental improvements to a street in Higher Deane have earned Bolton
at Home a prestigious engineering award for improving the quality of life
for local residents.
Bolton at Home, working in partnership with Bolton Council, has delivered
major street improvements to Shepley Avenue, part of the Willows estate.
Creating an attractive, safe and secure environment, which provides off-road
parking and prevents motorists from speeding in the area.
The recently completed work, which includes traffic calming measures, walls
and steel gates to replace old fencing, and new front gardens and driveways,
has been ‘highly commended’ by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The award commends Shepley Avenue’s improvements for delivering a clear
benefit to society, for involving residents in the design and achieving
community aspirations, and for technical excellence.
Noel Spencer, Chair of Bolton at Home, said: “We are really delighted to
receive such prestigious recognition, for what has been a pioneering
initiative. Bolton at Home has worked closely with local residents from the
very beginning to deliver environmental improvements which meet their needs.
It is a reflection of the residents’ involvement and commitment to the
street transformation that we are most proud of.”
Bolton at Home has worked with Bolton Council’s Environmental Services
Highways and Engineering Department, architectural partner Broadway Malyan
and building contractor P Casey Ltd, to regenerate Shepley Avenue.
Local resident, Phil Hamnett, said: “These improvements have really enhanced
the area. It looks much better than before and has given us added security
and safety.”
Shepley Avenue, in Higher Deane, is one of five areas where Bolton at Home
has piloted its ‘Great Estates’ initiative, which aims to improve the
physical appearance and environment of targeted estates through consultation
with local residents.
Great Estate improvements are also underway in Lower Deane, Brownlow Way,
Tonge Moor and Blackrod. The works are part of Bolton at Home’s ongoing £250
million Capital Improvement Programme, improving council-owned homes and
neighbourhoods across the borough.
