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Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
Specification for landscaping works in Sydney Gardens 2015
Outlined below is a programme of works for Sydney Gardens, Bath
which forms part of phase 1 of the rejuvenation of the gardens.
The work includes the pruning, thinning and removal of vegetation;
and landscaping works to create new planting borders.
Works will be undertaken from July-December 2015.
The works include a number of actions throughout the gardens and
details have been grouped into separate areas. For each area, an
overview of the aims of the works is provided along with a map of
locations and details of the works required.
For any questions or queries about the works please contact Paul
Pearce on 01225 396879/ [email protected]
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
A. SE Entrance area.
Retain and enhance the existing role and character. Improve the
visitor welcome
Ref Action Timing Comments
3. Prune all shrubs down to 1m to allow
views from Sydney Place into the
gardens. Retain existing width.
July A check for the presence
of nesting birds will be
completed by a qualified
ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
7. Formative pruning and selective
thinning of shrub vegetation to allow
glimpsed views to and from the
Holborne garden. Retain overall
structure and screening. Crown lift as
necessary.
August Contractor to check for
the presence of nesting
birds before starting works.
Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds
are found
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
B. Central ‘ride’.
Retain the character as a principle axis and promenade. Improve
axial views through management of edge vegetation.
Ref Action Timing Comments
1. Trim all overhanging vegetation
back at least to the edge of the
tarmac path. Crown lift
overhanging trees to 3m in height.
July A check for the presence of
nesting birds will be completed
by a qualified ecologist prior to
any works starting. Work will not
be undertaken if nesting birds
are found
2 Remove laurel bushes to 5m either
side of entrance gate to the
Holborne gardens. Prune all other
vegetation to 1m in height. Retain
box tree.
On the Holborne side of the wall,
remove laurels and Prunus
lusitanica shrubs growing along the
wall which is shared with the
council compound (c. 13m along
to the south of entrance) as far as
the Cornus mas shrub (retain
Cornus mas).
September
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
C. Southern ‘room’, entrance from Sydney Place.
Shorter-term measures will retain as a distinct ‘room’ with clear
boundaries, but improve visibility and welcome of the Sydney Place
entrance and its links into the gardens.
Ref Action Timing Comments
1. Crown lift Horse chestnut tree to 4m on
left side of entrance
July A check for the presence
of nesting birds will be
completed by a qualified
ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
4. Trim back vegetation at path pinch
point to reveal more of the park.
Remove honeysuckle on east side of
path to reveal Irish Yew. Trim Lonicera
nitida on west side back to better reveal
specimen trees and shrubs
August Contractor to check for
the presence of nesting
birds before starting
works. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds
are found
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
F. Lower left ‘room’.
Retain as a defined ‘room’, but reduce some vegetation to allow
glimpsed views to The Temple and beyond.
Ref Action Timing Comment
1. Prune vegetation to 1m in height
to open up views through the
border. Undertake selective
thinning and removal if needed.
August Contractor to check for the
presence of nesting birds before
starting works. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds are
found
2. Trim shrubs under beech tree to
1m high
July
3. Prune all vegetation to 1m and
trim back from edge of path; Trim
back from edge of lawn to
create a 2 m wide hedge
July A check for the presence of
nesting birds will be completed by
a qualified ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds are
found
5. Cut back vegetation from path to
reveal existing stone edging &
adjacent tree. Selective thinning
and formative pruning to improve
structure. Narrow the width of the
bed to 2m to extend the lawn
July A check for the presence of
nesting birds will be completed by
a qualified ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds are
found
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
K. Lower right ‘room’.
Retain character as a distinct ‘room’ and reinforce use as a social
space.
Ref Action Timing Comment
1. Prune shrub bed to 1m in height to
open views towards Temple.
August Contractor to check for
the presence of nesting
birds before starting
works. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting
birds are found
2. Conduct formative pruning, thinning
and coppicing of shrubs to reveal
glimpsed views to Temple and to
improve structure. Retain better
individual specimens that have
distinct trunk. Prune around small
tree behind temple to improve
visibility and conduct formative
pruning if needed.
August Contractor to check for
the presence of nesting
birds before starting
works. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting
birds are found
4. Retain overhead vegetation over
walkway around the temple as far
as Silver birch on left of path. From
Silver birch, reduce shrub height to
1m x 2 m to open up views and
allow sunlight.
Along the holly walk, remove all self-
seeded trees and shrubs (sycamore)
and secondary growth. Cut all holly
to 0.5m stumps.
Remove dead Philadelphus in lawn
directly opposite play area and re-
turf.
September
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
L. Upper open ‘room’.
Retain and reinforce as open space and encourage use as informal
social space or arts exhibition area. Improvements to the visibility
and accessibility of canal path gateway.
Ref Action Timing Comment
2. Remove weedy and overgrown
growth 2m in bed either side of
access pathway to canal to reveal
entrance and create new areas for
planting. Trim back Ruscus growing
either side of entrance away from
path. To left of gate, remove
Euonymus; retain box but conduct
formative pruning. Remove ivy to 2m
from entrance.
To right side, remove sycamore and
fallen bough of adjacent shrub;
remove clematis etc and create 2m
bed ready for planting. Remove ivy
to 2m from entrance.
In new bed, rotorvate/dig over area
and incorporate compost/well-
rotted manure/leaf mould. Rake
and till soil to a fine tilth in
preparation for planting.
July A check for the presence
of nesting birds will be
completed by a qualified
ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
3. Prune all shrubs back to 1m and do
formative pruning/removal of any
dead material/poor specimens.
September
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
M. Upper northern ‘room’.
Landscape improvements to discourage opportunities for anti-social
behaviour and encourage increased public use with good views of
railway and north to hillsides beyond.
Ref Action Timing Comment
2. Remove all shrubs at front of bed
(behind benches) and create views
through into border. Retain older,
established, overhanging shrubs
behind.
July A check for the presence
of nesting birds will be
completed by a qualified
ecologist prior to any
works starting. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
P. Upper tennis court area.
Because of its elevated position, there is significant potential to
increase the ‘room’s’ role as a primary viewing area.
Ref Action Timing Comment
1.
Prepare bed for planting. Hand
dig over lightly (avoiding tree
roots) and incorporate
compost/soil conditioner/leaf
mould
August
2. Remove conifer hedging and
laurels from around tennis courts.
December
4. Prune perimeter hedge along
road to 1.5 x 2 m
October
5. Prune all shrubs to 1m high along
canal edge. Trim back from path
August
Contractor to check
for the presence of
nesting birds before
starting works. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
6. Prune all shrubs to 1m high along
canal edge. Trim back from path
August
Contractor to check
for the presence of
nesting birds before
starting works. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
7. Remove laurels 3m from either
side of path to create new beds
for planting. Rotorvate/dig over
area and incorporate
compost/well-rotted manure/leaf
mould. Rake and till soil to a fine
tilth in preparation for planting.
August Contractor to check
for the presence of
nesting birds before
starting works. Work will
not be undertaken if
nesting birds are found
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
8. Remove dead and dying yews in
canal corridor
July Pre-check contractor
Work will not be
undertaken if nesting
birds are found
9 Remove pruned laurels and
decrepit Prunus tree from west
side of bed. Create new bed
along wall measuring 11m x 3
from removed Prunus to self-
seeded wild cherry.
Rotorvate/dig over area and
incorporate compost/well-rotted
manure/leaf mould. Rake and till
soil to a fine tilth.
Remove all ivy from park side of
wall
July Pre-check contractor
Work will not be
undertaken if nesting
birds are found
Q. Southern Entrance and Reservoir area.
Sydney Gardens - early works schedule July 2015
Ref Action Timing Comment
3. Prune existing shrubs to 1m in height
along canal edge.
August- Contractor to check for
the presence of nesting
birds before starting
works. Work will not be
undertaken if nesting birds
are found
