Context

Serpentine Green is a shopping centre located in Peterborough, which originally opened 8 February 1999. As part of a multi-million pound redevelopment to turn it into a leading retail destination, plans were drawn up to introduce new public spaces and provide a fresh new exterior to the existing centre.

Bailey Streetscene was selected for its successful track record and experience on similar retail schemes. The company was involved in the construction of 3 new shopping units and the redevelopment of the main entrance area.

Products supplied

A wide selection of street furniture products provided for this scheme on a supply-only basis by Bailey Streetscene included: Oxford cycle shelter, Clarkson planters, Bradford stainless steel litter bins, steel fin-style cycle stands, anti-ram semi dome top stainless steel bollards, and removable stainless steel bollards.

This project was also the first time the Arrowhead range of modular concrete seating was supplied by Bailey Streetscene.

One of the main challenges for this project was the fact that this was a live working site. This meant that the operations team at Bailey Streetscene had to plan project logistics extremely carefully. By co-ordinating closely on all schedules and deliveries with Lindum Construction, Bailey Streetscene was able to not only avoid any unnecessary inconvenience but most importantly make sure there were no health and safety risks to the general public at any time.

Bailey Streetscene responsibilities

  • Bespoke design and modelling
  • Client liaison through scheme
  • Design and final drawing approvals
  • Document and spec detail produced for RDD and CP submission
  • Logistical and installation advice
  • Manufacture

Outcome

Serpentine Green has become a bustling, popular hub for shoppers with a fresh offer of leisure and recreational activities and a safe, welcoming and enjoyable public space.

The newly redeveloped retail park now provides 320,000 square feet of retail, food and beverage space, attracting more than 5.5 million visitors per year.