Strickland`s Glen
BWCG is pleased to report that North Down Borough Council has embarked on an
uplift program for Stricklands Glen ……one of the most charming and picturesque pieces
of woodland in Bangor.
Ian Beaney, NDBC Grounds Maintenance Manager,explained that the scheme has started with
defining and reinstating the main pathway leading from the car park to Smelt Mill Bay.
Concrete kerb stones have been used to clearly identify the division from Connor
park and the path has been treated with crushed stone.This surface is considered
relatively easy to maintain, self draining and is more resistant to damage than solid
surface alternatives. A number of the subsidiary paths have also been treated. The
addition of a finer aggregate will be considered in the light of feedback from the users
uplift program for Stricklands Glen ……one of the most charming and picturesque pieces
of woodland in Bangor.
Ian Beaney, NDBC Grounds Maintenance Manager,explained that the scheme has started with
defining and reinstating the main pathway leading from the car park to Smelt Mill Bay.
Concrete kerb stones have been used to clearly identify the division from Connor
park and the path has been treated with crushed stone.This surface is considered
relatively easy to maintain, self draining and is more resistant to damage than solid
surface alternatives. A number of the subsidiary paths have also been treated. The
addition of a finer aggregate will be considered in the light of feedback from the users
Although hard on the eye at this stage it is
thought that in time with weathering and grass
growth the kerbs will blend into the general
surroundings
thought that in time with weathering and grass
growth the kerbs will blend into the general
surroundings
Earth Bunds shown along the Glen side of the main path
Earth Bunds have been constructed to merge the path
into the Glen
into the Glen
Work continues during January/February 2014 with the
dredging of the lower pond and extensive pruning of the
foliage
dredging of the lower pond and extensive pruning of the
foliage
Ian sees this as an ongoing project gradually uplifting the major parts of the glen as resource becomes available
Some of the Council`s plans for the future include: -
•Pruning the laurel to allow natural woodland flowers such as Anemones to
flourish
•Rebuilding a portion of the river bank
•Reconstruction of a bridge spanning the lower portion of the Burn
•Pruning the laurel to allow natural woodland flowers such as Anemones to
flourish
•Rebuilding a portion of the river bank
•Reconstruction of a bridge spanning the lower portion of the Burn
