Work begins on second phase of Avenham and Miller Parks restoration project

Work begins today on phase two of Preston’s Avenham and Miller Parks restoration project, with work due for completion in November 2010.

Following the securing of £2.35 million pounds in funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency and the Heritage Lottery Fund, phase two of the project will see the parks restored to the original designs of Edward Milner drawn up during the 1860’s.

The work will see the planting of almost 500 new trees and 32,000 plants as well as the removal of 73 hazardous diseased trees which will be replaced with disease resistant elms. 19 trees will be removed for design reasons.

Councillor Ken Hudson, Leader of Preston City Council said: ‘Avenham and Miller Parks are city gems and restoring them to the original vision of Edward Milner will ensure that the people of Preston are able to boast two of the most beautiful parks in the country for generations to come.

Once completed, this project will enhance Preston’s environmental credentials making it an even more attractive place to live and visit.

With the Guild in 2012 fast approaching, the parks will be a wonderful venue for staging events and showing Preston off in a fantastic light.’

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