Menu

Moor Park grotto restoration work begins as masterplan for restoring park continues

Posted on - 16th December, 2015 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Moor Park, Parks, Preston Council, Preston News
Moor Park sunset Pic: Shabbagaz

Moor Park sunset Pic: Shabbagaz

Work on restoring Moor Park’s grotto has begun as part of a multi-million project on the grade-II listed park.

Contractors are already on site felling dead, diseased or dangerous trees across the park.

The grotto is being refurbished throughout the winter, as well as Philip Dixon Limited working on improving the footpaths.

Councillor Robert Boswell, cabinet member for the environment for Preston City Council, said: “It’s all systems go over the next few months as this very important work takes place in Moor Park – Preston’s oldest and largest park.

“Thanks to National Lottery funding, our grade-II listed park can be restored and enhanced. Maintaining this fantastic asset for the people of Preston is essential, keeping its reputation as one of the finest and most significant parks in the country.”

The first stage of the Moor Park project saw the skate park opened in September, which has already been proving popular.

A young skater gets a helping hand from his father Pic: Jim Beattie

A young skater gets a helping hand from his father Pic: Jim Beattie

Related: What to expect when lottery cash is spent on Moor Park

More than £2 million is being spent on the park in the next two years.

Have you seen the Moor Park work beginning? What do you think of the masterplan? Let us know in the comments below

Share
Preston in pictures Preston - former Martins Bank, 181 Friargate 241019 2Preston - former Midland Bank, 39:40 Fishergate 241019Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - Shelley Assurance Building 241019Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - TSB Bank, 96 Fishergate 241019Entering Preston Bus StationRamp to the Car Park at Preston Bus StationClaytons Gate PrestonWaiting, Preston Bus Station View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails