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2nd October 2020

Camberwell Old Cemetery Progress

The transformation of an area of Camberwell Old Cemetery is really starting to take shape. Large volumes of unauthorised waste were previously dumped at the site which had deemed the area unsafe for the public and unsuitable for burial. A large quantity of planting will be undertaken over the coming weeks, which over the coming..

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4th September 2020

Bailey Hill Construction Progress

Progress is being made on the construction of the Bailey Hill project in Mold. During the works Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT) discovered the foundations of a large stone wall on the edge of the Inner Bailey- this exciting find is likely the first hard evidence that the castle had substantial masonry rather than timber..

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Flowering Meadow Thriving

We have been doing some experimenting with flowering meadows in our office garden. Results achieved by introducing some seed and allowing some of the naturally colonising plants to thrive, whilst removing some of the more aggressive weeds, all by hand with no chemicals involved. It seems to be working has created a fantastic display to..

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Southwark Cemetery Final Phase starting on site

After many years of planning, and following a first phase of work to remediate soils and remove large volumes of unauthorised waste in Camberwell Old Cemetery, works are now moving forward to make the area suitable for burial and safe for the public. Works include final earthworks, gateways, paths and extensive tree and shrub planting…

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Frodsham Cemetery Complete

Works to extend Frodsham Cemetery, designed and project managed by HDD, are now complete. The new extension will provide burial space for Frodsham many years to come. Thanks to the client Frodsham Town Council and main contractor AJK Plant hire who have continued to work with HDD, in accordance with government guidelines to get the..

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Bailey Hill ‘Back to Work’

We are pleased to announce that following the closure of the Bailey Hill construction site on the 24th March due to Covid 19 restrictions, the site re-opened on 11th May. The site is being operated on a skeleton staff and is being managed in accordance with Covid 19 operating procedures to ensure the safety of..

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Covid 19 Update

Construction is starting up again on some of our sites that were closed due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Sites that have opened have been risk assessed, that they can be operated safely. All sites are operating strictly in accordance with the latest UK government guidance Working Safely During Covid 19 in construction and other..

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27th March 2020

Covid 19

During the Covid 19 pandemic we are committed to continuing to provide an excellent service whilst protecting the health and safety of our staff, clients and business colleagues. Staff are working from home with a skeleton staff based in the office. Field surveys and site inspections continue where these can be undertaken safely and in..

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West Norwood Cemetery

HDD are delighted to be working for Lambeth Council alongside Donald Insall Associates to deliver the National Heritage Lottery Fund programme for repair and conservation work at West Norwood Cemetery. One of London’s large ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries, West Norwood was established in 1836 to relieve the overcrowding caused by the huge increase in the capital’s..

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12th February 2020

Bailey Hill ‘Starts on Site’

Bailey Hill is the site of a Norman Castle and a Scheduled Monument. Following years of planning, grant applications, consultations and design work, HDD are pleased to finally be project managing construction work on site. The project includes refurbishment and extension to the Bailey Hill Lodge, a totally remodelled entrance area to improve access to..

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6th February 2020

Hirael Flood Alleviation Scheme

We are very excited to have been appointed by YGC Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy to assist them with preparing a Landscape Appraisal for a proposed coastal flood alleviation scheme at Hirael in Bangor. The proposed scheme requires sensitive design as it sits within the stunning landscape of the Menai Straits and near the proposed Port Penrhyn..

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20th November 2019

Natural Play Area for Bailey Hill

We are extremely excited to have been appointed by Flintshire County Council to design and oversee the construction of a new natural play area for Bailey Hill in Mold. The existing play area although popular is in desperate need of updating and improvement. Bailey Hill is a Scheduled Monument and the site of a Norman..

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