Fylde Council update on Orchard Road and Garden Street paving, lighting and road changes
An update on progress on a pair of Fylde Council projects.
Work on improvements to Orchard Road and Garden Street is continuing to make progress, with new planting infrastructure, paving, lighting and road changes taking shape.
Fylde Council has provided an update on the latest work being carried out at both locations, explaining that both projects were progressing well and thanking residents and visitors for their patience while the work continues.
Orchard Road
All four tree pits on Orchard Road have now been installed, with specialist underground root protection, nutrient-rich soil, watering and aeration systems ready for the trees to be planted this winter. Work on the six planters is also progressing, with kerbs, foundations, lighting infrastructure and drainage membranes now complete.
The York stone footway has been reinstated, while George Cox are relaying the sunken block paving. Bespoke lighting bollards and planting will follow in due course.
Garden Street
At Garden Street, work on the kerb realignment and carriageway widening at the St George's Lane exit into Garden Street has now been completed. The change is intended to make it easier for supermarket delivery lorries to make the turn on the corner.
Portuguese granite benches are now in place, while the York stone setts are progressing in the infill sections.