Create an access roadway for emergency vehicles

Aim

Operating in a woodland site which requires essential vehicles to cross a grass meadow, we need safe all year access.

What is the need for your project in the community? How will your project improve local life?
Working 2093 volunteer hours last year we increased community activity and have plans for 6 open day events. A Forest School has shown interest as well as the Alzheimers' Society. This project will provide us with proper all year round, safe and stable access

What support do you have from the local community for your project?
Having conducted a resident survey in the village we received 76 positive responses . The Community Council are also fully supportive as are Canal & River Trust who wish to see the site brought fully to life within the community

Who will benefit from your project?
This project enhances access to site for volunteers , MIND , Altziemers , Dementia Society , Forest schools groups x 2 and our young " woodlanders " a total benefit for over 320

Tell us more about your project and how it will benefit your community if you are successful.
Llangattock Community Woodlands took over this desolate canal-side site and have built pathways , picnic areas x 2 and a jetty for canal trippers as well as erecting 5 bee hives and a safe viewing palace as an educational platform .. However for this continued participation by all we need a safe roadway crossing the meadow area for visitor transport and emergency vehicles .

Please give a breakdown of the costs of your project.
Purchase of Grassmat trackway £ 4649. Mechanical installation and excavations £ 1180. Purchase of roadway and drainage stone £ 3376. Fencing and posts £ 625. TOTAL £ 9830

This project successfully funded on 16th July 2020