Here are the first pictures of work restarting on the Central Park Ponds Project.
On Monday, new contractor WBM Groundworks started to bring in all necessary equipment onto site ahead of getting spades back into the ground next week.
Their first job will be on the playing pitches above the north pond. Work will focus on the relocation of surplus soil and the installation of land drainage before imported permeable soil blend is laid. After that, it's seeded and the rest of the planting around this pond will be completed.
These works are likely to take around 12 weeks with some flexibility for the weather but the area will remain fenced off until the new grass is established.
Because of our ambition to keep all of the excess earth and spoil in the park, the works to replant Reservoir Field will take place after the pitches have been finished.
These monthly updates on the progress of the scheme will continue but we will also be providing further updates on construction milestones as and when they are complete.
It's been a long time coming but we finally have some progress. We look forward to updating you further in the coming weeks.