Restoration of the Boating Pond - update
The work begins!
Here is an update from volunteer Andrew Polycarpou about progress on the works to the restore Broomfield’s Boating Pond.
The images show an excavator forming the area where the crane mat will be. The crane mat allows for a 40 tonne crane to stand and remove the existing pump. Also, the image shows an access road taking form that allows the crane to traverse from Alderman’s Hill to the crane mat location.
Highlights so far:
- Create access road and mat for crane
- Tree surgery complete to Aldermans Hill
- New Secure Metal Gate installed to Aldermans Claire Hill
- Excavation for access road and crane mat complete
- Sub-structure test successfully performed
Next steps:
- Create access road and mat for crane
- Repair drainage & manhole
- Start concrete repairs to boating pond
dfmarch66 • July 16, 2023
All ages welcome as Southgate RFC take up residence in Broomfield Park.
Friends of Broomfield Park were delighted to take part in The Big Draw Festival 2026, joining thousands of organisations around the world celebrating the joy, creativity and accessibility of drawing. This year’s theme, “Make a Mark”, invited everyone to explore drawing as a way of seeing, thinking and connecting — not just creating a finished picture. The event was a great success, with lots of people turning up to unleash their creativity and enjoy trying something new. CLICK TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THE EVENT
The biggest community event of the year in our area
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