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Path to tranquility
Funded on Spacehive 30 August 2017
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Path to tranquility
A new path for park users to reach currently inaccessible benches with direct views over the tranqil Millers Pond.
35
backers
£5,147
raised
This project was funded on 30 Aug 2017!
A new path needs to be marked out, cut, dug, then filled with coarse ballast and topped with a fine ballast to enable walking access to two little used benches. The benches are in a perfect spot for beautiful views over the pond and thereby watching the many waterfowl that frequent this beautiful ornamental park.
What we'll deliver:
- Create the new path to access the benches
Why it's a great idea:
The location of the two benches is on a an area that gets quite waterlogged and thereby not very accessible. The path will make the benches accessible to all and provide a lovely spot to watch the various waterfowl using the pond. Millers Pond is a beautiful and tranquil park in the centre of Shirley which is loved by all local residents. We want to keep it like this!
Steps to get it done:
- Excavate, add membrane, infill with type 1 limestone + dust, compact and clear site
The project will increase the enjoyment gained by visitors allowing them to sit and reflect on this peaceful oasis in the heart of Shirley
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7 people liked Path to tranquility4 years ago
Twenty and counting we have lift off!4 years ago
20 people have backed Path to tranquility!4 years ago
Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Path to tranquility verified by Locality.4 years ago
Path to tranquility joined: Make London 4 years ago
Path to tranquility joined: Croydon LIVE 4 years ago
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Path to tranquility joined: Growing A Greener Britain 4 years ago
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How will the money be spent?Total £5,132
Costs Breakdown
This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.
39%
Labour
£2,000
19%
Materials
£1,000
16%
VAT
£800
10%
Plant machinary
£500
10%
Prelims - h&s, fencing, supervision
£500
Total £5,132
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I am the chairman of Friends of Millers Pond, a small group of local residents formed in 1998, who tend and care for Millers Pond in Shirley, Croydon for the benefit and enjoyment of local people. See our web page at http://Friendsofmillerspond.co.uk to see some of the work we have completed. I find it a constant battle to get anything new for the park but am now chasing my latest idea which is quite a simple one and involves a new path to access and maintain two benches which overlook the pond from a grassed area.
Project Delivery Manager: Eric Molkenthin The Project Delivery Manager takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: Acorn Grounds Care Limited The team responsible for building or installing the project.