Tree planting begins at new Bradford city centre park
New saplings are going in at the extended Norfolk Gardens, with work due to be finished in spring
TREE planting has begun in a new city centre park with a number of cherry blossoms being planted this week.
The 11 trees will be the first of many to be planted in the extended Norfolk Gardens, with work due to be completed in Spring.
20 different species of trees are being planted in the park.
This week has also seen turf laid on several of the new green spaces and “rain gardens” across the city centre, as well as new seating, with benches installed in the area of the park closest to the Bradford Hotel.
New paving is being installed on the walking and cycling routes through the park and lighting is also being fitted.
An update on the work issued by Bradford Council on Friday said: “These trees will bloom with purple-pink flowers in Spring time, bringing a vibrant touch of colour to the city centre.
“A total of 11 of these trees will be planted, with further soft landscaping (meaning the adding of decorative elements) and other types of trees to follow.”
The work is being funded through the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.