A Message from Managing Director, Roger Goddard

Well it’s been another busy year [thank goodness] and although the economic climate still looks very gloomy, we have already got some nice contracts for next year.

Profit margins are obviously going to be very tight for a while but we are a financially strong company, very well placed in the market, so things look positive for the future.
 

New Contract - Fernhurst

One of our favourite Clients has instructed the next phase of Landscape Works, designed by Charnwood Landscape Design Ltd

All the semi-mature tree stock, 3m tall Acre griseum multi-stems, 8m tall Thuya plicata and 7no 40cm Magnolia grandiflora are being planted the week before Christmas – down to the wire this one.

Essex BSF - update

Goddards were recently awarded two new school projects on Canvey Island by Skanska.

The value of works at these schools [part of the Essex BSF initiative] amount to £500,000.00 and include Semi-Mature & EHS tree planting and extensive shrub planting

Phase 1 works to both schools have been successfully completed by William and his team despite all the usual problems & brickbats [literally] that ‘other trades’ throw at them. Well done to them. Phase 2 works start on 09 January 2012 so have a good rest over the Christmas break!

New Tree for Dorking Seating Area

As part of Mole Valley District Council's (MVDC) makeover of South Street Gardens, Goddards have planted a beautiful new plane tree, following months of careful planning.

The tree is the central focus of the new seating area, which sits in between Butter Hill and South Street. Up lighting will highlight its shape and height. Seating designed by talented artist blacksmith Robert Kranenborg will be installed around the tree. This will sit on freshly laid high-quality York stone paving. 

A plane tree was selected for the site because of its beautiful foliage, autumn colour and mottled bark. As it grows it will be attractive both close up and from a distance. Famously hardy, the tree will flourish in its new position in the centre of town.

The semi-mature plane tree was handpicked by members of MVDC's Parks team, who wanted it to have an instant impact. Time was spent preparing the ground to ensure that it will thrive. It has its own irrigation system and anchoring system hidden below ground. 

Councillor Chris Reynolds, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: "Careful planning went into the selection and planting of what we hope will become a landmark in Dorking. We are constantly working to improve the quality of our built environment for the long term. The area will be a pleasant place for residents to sit and relax while waiting for a bus, taking a break from shopping or just watching the world go by."

New Contract - Weybridge

St. George’s Hill Estate, Weybridge - Goddards have commenced works on 3 new projects on this exclusive estate.

These large private residences have gardens of between 1 and 3 hectares and are being planted with large semi-mature trees, specimen evergreen and deciduous trees and large shrubs, pregrown hedging from 0.3m up to 2.2m tall, green walls, herbaceous and structural planting, fine turfed lawns and automatic irrigation schemes throughout.

The last Client occupation is late summer so we have a great deal to get done.

Recently Completed - Weybridge

Old Avenue, St George’s Hill Estate, Weybridge – Goddards have now supplied and planted the last 8 [of 12] 8m tall Pinus nigra along Old Avenue for the Estate.

Adam and his team had to excavate large tree pits within verges full of uncharted services and did so successfully with no distruption to supplies. The Client has written expressing his delight at the standard of the work and Adam’s teams professionalism – well done.

New Contract - Croydon Kent Gateway

Goddards are continuing their successful relationship with Morgan Sindall having been awarded Phase 3 of the Croydon Kent Gateway landscape works which are due to start at the end of October. Works include extensive ground preparation works, seeding, Semi-Mature tree and Shrub planting works.

New Contract - Aldershot

Goddards have been successful in securing the landscape works at the new West Gate Shopping Centre in Aldershot. Building works are well underway and we expect to install the scheme during Summer 2012
 

Award Winning Maintenance Team

Well done to our Maintenance team, headed up by Martyn Fowler for their part in the Sunrise Senior Living Community at Fleet winning a Fleet in Bloom Award.

Sunrise are to be awarded the Hart DC Rosebowl after winning the Community Gardens Class for its well maintained colourful gardens, where residents and families can enjoy time their together.