P-0185 Highfield Country Park

Description

Highfield Country Park is a 70-acre area of open land, situated on the east side of the ward of Levenshulme.? The area has historically been a landfill site but was capped off over 20 years ago and is now a thriving nature reserve, well used by the local community.??? The project is needed to ensure the site is brought up to a high standard, to reduce the impact of flooding, to improve facilities and offer greater accessibility.??? The purpose of the project is to utilise S106 developer contributions for the benefit of local residents in improving the services within the vicinity of Highfield Country Park.? This project is to improve the standard of the park infrastructure in the following ways;??? Package 1??? Improvements to the network of paths with improved surfacing thus improving access and reducing any maintenance and seasonal flooding issues.??? Package 2????? Improving the existing site entrances and increased accessibility.?? Specific items of equipment and development options will be agreed through consultation with all stakeholders with the contractor hosting design workshops.????? Package 3??? Internal park signage and associated works??? Package 4??? Ecological improvements and habitat creation