Challenge

Addagrip approved contractor True Grip Ltd was approached by the Local Authority to provide a quote and proposal to upgrade the existing pathways and create new paths to the Leader’s Gardens, a small public park lying alongside Putney Embankment, opened in 1903.

One of the issues to be resolved was that the tree roots could not be disturbed therefore a ‘no-dig’ system was required for around the trees and rooted areas.

Solution

True Grip proposed Addagrip’s Terrabase Rustic resin bound surfacing to be laid over the existing paths to reduce the environmental impact from an excavation and reconstruction process.

250m2 of Terrabase Rustic Oak 6-10mm aggregate blend was selected to provide attractive, hard-wearing, natural aggregate pathways.

For the ‘no-dig’ areas True Grip specified Addagrip’s Terrabase Rustic system to be laid directly onto the existing grass and directly over the rooted areas, creating a new pathway. This meant that the trees and tree roots were not disturbed and, due to the porosity of the Terrabase Rustic system, precipitation would not be reduced, irrigating the existing surface without changing the trees’ climate or environment.

Outcome

The walkways are low maintenance, seamless and in keeping with the park setting. The porosity of the Terrabase Rustic system allows essential drainage to reach the tree roots and provide all year round access for pedestrians and wheelchair users.

The project was a great success and the paths now provide a circular route around the Beverley Brook area.