Development Phase Two

The plan below shows phase two of the development. The areas on the development have been named 'St Cuthbert's View' and 'St Bede's Close.'

The second phase of the development started in January 2006 with the removal of the remaining fifty static and the introduction of a further thirty-three concrete bases and services ready for log cabin units.

As the summer season came to an end the site was prepared for the second phase of the development to begin. The remaining static vans scrapped and the area cleared in preparation.

The snow over the 2005 holiday period really was beautiful but we were all pleased to see it disappear ready for the works to start.

January 2006

Individual bases were marked out and placed with the men working at full stretch to get the work done.

Jack, one of Metcalfe’s most experienced JCB operator takes a quick break for a photo shoot!

An overview looking down over the new developments from Mr & Mrs Hume’s plot.

Individual bases were market out, trenches were dug and the services laid ready for concrete pads.

To create individual plots, firstly a plastic membrane was laid.

Hardcore covered the membrane.

The hardcore was rolled and laser levelled to ensure a perfect base for the top coat of concrete which was then added.

Groundwork and landscaping around the individual bases was completed ready for seeding and planting. Individual car park bays for each lodge were also been made ready.

Individual pitches for touring caravans are being installed to provide hard standing for all pitches and all roads are being replaced and resurfaced.

Main roads around the park were surfaced followed by the individual car park bays.

Excess soil was made into a bund at the top of the park, trees have since been planted which when fully grown will serve a dual purpose of a windbreak and also ensuring that no sign of the park can be seen from the road.

A roundabout was constructed at the top of St Cuthbert’s view to accommodate an existing oak tree, as with the rest of the development we tried in all cases to work with nature and to include natural features in the design and layout of the park wherever possible.

A view over the Touring Park and abbey over the busy bank holiday weekend from the top of St Cuthbert’s View.

All ground work on phase two was completed in the summer of 2006, unfortunately we have had to say goodbye to Moxy, Chris and Jamie the last of the boys from Metcalfe’s. On behalf of everyone at the park we would like to wish them all the best with their new venture and thank them for their friendly professional service. They will all be missed.

A view down phase two immediately after the development was completed.

Robert, who is in charge of landscaping on the park prepared the ground around St Cuthbert’s View and St Bede’s Close and planted grass seed.

These aerial photographs taken by Keith Taylor on the 1^st December 2006 show the outline of the second phase of the development.

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please call Ann on 0191 3866528 or E-mail: godricawatson@hotmail.com