Bedlinog Square Case Study

Products Used: Fusion Silver Country Kerb Granite Granite Step Unit Silver with Black Delineation Strip Tactile Flags Natural Public Realm Public Bedinlog Square, Merthyr Tydfil Case Study

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

The Challenge The Solution Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Already familiar with the quality Council headed the plans to paving and walling range available at regenerate Bedlinog Square in Tobermore, Alun Griffiths had trust in Methyr Tydfil, South , in 2015. Tobermore products.

The construction contract for the £300,000 Tobermore’s Fusion block paving in the modern project, which was part-funded by the European colour of Silver was the selected material. Fusion is Regional Development Fund through the Welsh manufactured with a granite aggregate surface layer Government, was awarded to Alun Griffiths. that produces a striking, contemporary finish. The modern appearance of Fusion provided a unique As a public realm initiative, the choice of hard contrast to the traditional surroundings of Merthyr landscaping materials was a significant factor in Tydfil, marking a new era for the town whilst still achieving the aesthetics envisioned for the scheme. paying homage to the areas strong cultural heritage, with the war memorial remaining a key feature. Chris Williams, Site Agent at Alun Griffiths, explained the objective set out for the scheme: “The council wanted to rejuvenate the aesthetics of the area and provide a public amenity area Fusion that would be suitable for community events and Plus: Q24 110 Create: 45-20-64/400 public functions and create a more welcoming Plus: Q25 315 Create: 45-20-64/395 Country Kerb environment for visitors to the town.” Plus: Q10 110 Create: 45-20-64/370 Plus: Q10 110 Create: 45-20-64/365 Granite Step Unit Plus: Q24 110 Create: 45-20-64/400 Tactile Flags Plus: Q25 320 Create: 45-20-64/425

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.

Keith Proctor Health & Safety System Manager at Townlink Construction Ltd.

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