Dorchester Borough Gardens, Dorchester

Dorchester Borough Gardens has recently undergone a £1.6m renovation made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund. We supplied, installed and site painted 650m of Vertical Bar Fencing to the Perimeter and 160m of Bow Top to the Play Areas.

RAILINGS PART OF DORCHESTER PARK REFURBISHMENT

Dorchester Borough Gardens in Dorchester on the South Coast has recently undergone a £1.6m renovation that was made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund and making the area more secure and appealing to families was one of the driving forces behind the project.

Alpha Rail successfully tendered for both the supply and installation of perimeter railings to the park and internal fencing. Bespoke architectural metalwork specialists Alpha Rail supplied 650 metres of vertical bar railing to Dorchester Town Council for the perimeter of the park plus xx metres of bow top fencing for the children’s play areas inside the park.

The project involved a complete refurbishment of the park which has had hardly any perimeter security since railings were removed during World War II. The new perimeter railings replicated the style of the previous railings and gates, which were designed to maximise security and prevent access to the park at night. The park’s complete renovation included new play areas and the refurbishment of an existing fountain. The railings were painted on site in an attractive grey finish that complemented the hedges and plantings.

Alpha Rail, which is based in Nottinghamshire, has extensive experience in park restoration. The company was presented with a plaque to celebrate their part in the project at a special opening ceremony for the park, attended by hundreds of local residents as well as the local Mayor.

Phil Ball, sales director, explains: "It is always satisfying to be able to provide railings for parks that mean so much to a local community, as they did here. The railings give the park much better protection and should help it retain its attractive appearance and provide a safe haven for local residents.

We were delighted to be involved with such a prestigious project."

Dennis Holmes from Dorchester Town Council explains: "The railings have made a huge difference to the park and to local people. An important part of the renovation was to ensure that the plants, play areas and other features were protected, which is the reason why we required high quality railings and gates. Alpha Rail supplied a high quality product that closely replicated the previous railings, their attention to detail was impeccable and we were more than satisfied with their service. The end results speak for themselves and we have received much positive feedback from local residents and visitors to the area."

Dorchester Borough Gardens is the latest in a list of prestigious parks that Alpha Rail has supplied with new gates and railings, with others including Battersea Park in Wandsworth (winner of a Civic Trust Award), Roundhay Park in Leeds and Handsworth Park in Birmingham.