It's wonderful to be involved in the transformation of a Sunderland area which will be enjoyed by generations
Classic Masonry has completed a significant landscaping project at one of the UK's largest urban regeneration schemes in Sunderland.
The business has worked on the transformation of Riverside Park, which sits at the heart of Riverside Sunderland. A series of nine paddlestone walls, with coping stones, form the entrance to the park.
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Classic Masonry was appointed by Esh Construction, principal contractor for Riverside Park, which will transform swathes of land spanning both sides of the River Wear into a new city centre park.
Mike Moody, managing director at Classic Masonry, said: "We would like to thank Esh Construction for appointing us onto this project. It is wonderful to be involved in the transformation of Sunderland Riverside, an area which will be enjoyed by generations to come.
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“We continue to leave a footprint in this area of the North East, defined by exemplary workmanship and quality products, having undertaken several landscaping projects in and around Sunderland city centre.
"For this project, the raw paddlestone material was dressed and fabricated in our workshop and we worked closely with Sunderland City Council and their architect, James Brewer from One Environments to interpret their vision in creating a unique and long-lasting landscaping project with beautiful natural stone."
Rod Milne, contracts manager at Esh Construction, added: "Esh is proud to play a leading role in the transformation of Kingsley Gardens and Southern Gateway at Riverside Park, a unique regeneration project for Sunderland and the wider region.
“Working alongside Classic Masonry, whose craftsmanship and attention to detail have helped deliver a truly distinctive entrance feature, we are investing in the future of Sunderland by prioritising local expertise and supply chains."