King Street Triangle
About the project
This contract comprised public realm works to King Street Triangle, at the northern end of New Walk in Leicester City Centre.
Key details
- Client
- Leicester City Council
- Project value
- £180k
- Date
- April - June 2018
Key aims and challenges
Existing asphalt surfacing and footway construction was broken out. High quality granite paving was installed along with resin-bound decorative surfacing.
Other hard landscaping features constructed and installed include seating, planters and a custom-built circular bench. The completed scheme included retaining a number of existing mature trees; care had to be taken to protect these trees during the course of the works.
The works took place in a confined area, and provisions had to made to ensure that nearby businesses were able to continue trading without interruption.