RESIDENTS are benefiting from a landscape improvement project, which has breathed new life into a disused piece of land.

Nine cherry trees and 278 hawthorn hedges have been planted on the land in Johnson Fold Avenue, an estate owned by the social housing provider, Bolton at Home.

Members of Glendale Horticulture’s local team gave up their spare time to clear the land, which had fallen into disuse following the demolition of an old building.

New top soil was laid, before trees were planned and the land was reseeded. The team also added fences as well as planting shrubs and hedging plants.

The project was delivered in support of horticultural suppliers Glendale’s contract with Bolton at Home to provide grounds maintenance services.

The landscape project was designed by John Nuttall, director of landscapes at EPD, Environment Planning and Design, and managed by Glendale supervisor Dave Morris.

They were also joined by senior management staff Alan Wilkins, regional director for the north, Mike Brunskill, sales and marketing director and Ben White, head of business development.

Dave Morris, contract supervisor at Glendale, said: “The aim of the project was to create a useable, safe and friendly space for the residents of Johnson Fold Avenue to spend their time, as well as enhance the visual appeal of the estate. It’s great to see local people enjoying the space now it is complete.”

Ceri McHugh, neighbourhood project officer, and Colin Hughes, team leader from Bolton at Home were also on hand on the day to see the transformation take place.

Ceri said: “We really appreciate the dedication and commitment shown by the volunteers from Glendale’s local team to help make these improvements to the environment, in addition to the work carried out in their day jobs.”