Project details
UDL Group has been in partnership with ID_Land at Willow Estate in Gisborne since the construction of the sales office in 2019. UDL Group have completed 16 stages of streetscapes, extensive acoustic mound plantings, tree reserve and a large local open space throughout the estate. Working with landscape architects CDA Design Group, UDL Group successfully delivered all stages to client expectations. Our engagement spans construction and maintenance with the initial nine stages of work having now achieved final handover to Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Highlights
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- UDL Group successfully planted and maintained a 1300 meter long acoustic mound separating the estate from the Calder Freeway. These works consisted of local provenance tube-stock and tree planting.
- The Stage 9 Local Open Space contains a play structure, shelter, barbeques, ping pong table and basketball court spanning over approximately a hectare in this central location. UDL Group was able to sustainably retain original oak seedlings from the landowner for potting on and replanting to form a grove within the site.
- UDL Groups partnership with ID_Land extended to Macedon Ranges Shire Council where we were able to ensure future stages tree selection was adjusted as progress was made in the estate to ensure best outcome for local residents.
- The project placed significant value on retaining existing mature trees, UDL Group where able to support good outcomes with qualified arborists completing safety and aesthetic pruning works to the retained trees. UDL Group has additionally constructed a raised boardwalk adjacent to an iconic mature tree in Stage 15 to ensure community connectivity is maintained without negatively impacting the long-term health of the tree.
Challenges
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- The cooler climate of the Gisborne region meant that careful consideration needed to be taken to keep vegetation stable, the colder weather did play a factor impacting plant stock and the couch turf species.
- Rainy weather hindered installation of vegetation and construction materials which meant the project team had to remain flexible with timelines and maliciously plan for the next period to resume work safely.
- The reactive soils in the region caused extra engineering which changed the properties of the hardscape elements.
