Brockhole, Windermere

Upgrading and extension of the existing car park at Brockhole Visitor Centre for the Lake District National Park Authority, including extensive landscaping and tree protection.
Brockhole, Windermere
Civil Engineering & Highways
Car Parks

Car Park and Access Improvement Works in the Lake District

Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd was appointed to upgrade and extend the existing car park at Brockhole Visitor Centre, a high-profile location in the heart of the Lake District National Park.

Delivered under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016, the 14-week project involved the re-profiling and re-grading of the existing car park, installation of new surfacing finishes, root protection works around mature trees, and extensive landscaping.

All works were carried out while maintaining uninterrupted visitor access and circulation routes — including safe working below the popular Treetop Trek high-level adventure course. CBR testing, porous/impermeable surfacing solutions, and controlled deliveries were all implemented to accommodate the sensitive environment and high visitor numbers.

Client

Lake District National Park Authority

Project Completed

March 2018

Duration

14 Weeks

Value

£358,000

Contract

JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016
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Civil Engineering & Highways services delivered at Brockhole, Windermere

Works Included

  • Re-profiling and re-grading of the existing car park
  • Live access management throughout all works
  • CBR testing to verify sub-base conditions
  • Installation of root protection above tree stock
  • Installation of porous and non-porous tarmac finishes
  • Differing coloured aggregate to define bays and circulation
  • Installation of natural slate footpaths
  • Extensive landscaping with mature planting and reinstatement

Project Achievements

  • Completed ahead of programme to allow full Easter use
  • No accidents on a live public site
  • Delivered in collaboration with landscape designers
  • Weekly stakeholder updates ensured coordination
  • Manual traffic management ensured public safety during deliveries