CaseStudy 25 Bedlinog Square ///// Public Realm

www.tobermore.co.uk | 0844 800 5736 | Public Realm Bedlinog Square | Merthyr Tydfil

Client Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Architect Capita Symonds Landscape Architect Mott MacDonald Main Contractor Alun Griffiths

Products Used: Fusion | Silver Country Kerb | Granite Granite Step Unit | Silver with Black Delineation Strip Tactile Flags Hazard Warning | Natural

“Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was extremely pleased with the project at Bedlinog. The Tobermore products used provided the ideal finish sought and the objectives set out have been achieved.” Fusion | Silver, Granite Step Unit | Silver with Black Delineation Strip, Tactile Flags Hazard Warning | Natural Chris Williams | Site Agent at Alun Griffiths the aesthetics that block paving offered. but without compromising on style. The Chris commented: “The design concept scheme was budget driven so this was developed by landscape architect, Mott definitely an important factor.” Tobermore Assist Merthyr Tydfil MacDonald, outlined an open amenable Additional Tobermore products were public space that would enhance the specified to meet functional requirements visual beauty of the town square area.” on site. Tobermore’s Granite Step Unit Council with Hard Landscaping Having examined a few paving options, and Country Kerb, which are both Mott MacDonald, was impressed with manufactured with a striking granite Products for £300,000 Tobermore’s product offerings and with aggregate surface layer similar to the Alun Griffiths already sold on Tobermore’s modern lines of Fusion, were selected as Regeneration Scheme product quality, the decision to specify a step and kerbing solution. Tobermore’s Tobermore block paving was very easy for Tactile Flags in a Hazard Warning design the landscape architect. were also employed to meet sensory Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Bedlinog Square. Tobermore’s Fusion block paving in requirements for public health and safety. headed the plans to regenerate Bedlinog Chris Williams, Site Agent at Alun the modern colour of Silver was the The regeneration of Bedlinog Square Square in Methyr Tydfil, South , in Griffiths, explained the objective set out selected material. Fusion is manufactured was successfully delivered by early 2016 2015. The construction contract for the for the scheme: “The council wanted to with a granite aggregate surface layer and Alun Griffiths was delighted with the £300,000 project, which was part-funded rejuvenate the aesthetics of the area that produces a striking, contemporary results. Chris added: “Merthyr Tydfil by the European Regional Development and provide a public amenity area that finish. The modern appearance of Fusion County Borough Council was extremely Fund through the Welsh Government, was would be suitable for community events provided a unique contrast to the traditional pleased with the project at Bedlinog. The awarded to Alun Griffiths. As a public realm and public functions and create a more surroundings of Merthyr Tydfil, marking Tobermore products used provided the initiative, the choice of hard landscaping welcoming environment for visitors to a new era for the town whilst still paying ideal finish sought and the objectives set materials was a significant factor in the town.” homage to the areas strong cultural out have been achieved.” achieving the aesthetics envisioned for As a means of achieving this objective, heritage, with the war memorial remaining a In testament to the success of the the scheme. Already familiar with the the regeneration plans included improving key feature. regeneration scheme, Chris noted: “The quality paving and walling range available pavements, enhancing the existing war Chris added: “As well as the visual site has since been used to promote at Tobermore, Alun Griffiths had trust in memorial, upgrading street lighting, appeal, Mott MacDonald’s decision to other schemes under the control of Alun Tobermore products. The contractor was replacing street furniture and updating specify Fusion block paving was also Griffiths, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough not disappointed as Tobermore provided public signage. based on price. Fusion was a cost- Council and other authorities.” a full paving, kerb and step solution that Block paving was the chosen material effective solution in comparison to Fusion | Silver, Country Kerb | Granite, created an attractive, modern new look at for the highway improvements due to competitor offerings and supplier’s costs Granite Step Unit | with Black Delineation Strip Bedlinog Square Scan for more images

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