Project Portfolio
Martello Park, Felixstowe
Client:
Bloor Homes
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Scope of Work:
Landscape Architecture
Ecology
Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) commenced proposals to redevelop the South Seafront in 1998, as part of the wider regeneration of Felixstowe. Bloor Homes, with JBA as Landscape Architects were confirmed as preferred bidders in 2000.
Planning consent was granted by SCDC in 2009. The proposed maritime park includes play areas, formal and informal gardens, an events space and associated facilities. Martello Tower 'P' is the focus of the site. The seafront setting influenced the design approach, with an emphasis on natural and coastal materials and planting, including a spine of shingle dunes which links the elements within the site.
Through the course of the project JBA has:
- • Undertaken extensive site assessment, research & analysis;
- • Developed concepts & masterplans informed to meet an evolving SCDC brief;
- • Made presentations to SCDC & associated groups;
- • Completed public engagements;
- • Consultated English Heritage & prepared information for Scheduled Ancient Monument & Listed Building Consent;
- • Participated in the public art Steering Group;
- • Prepared all necessary contract documents.
The implementation of the scheme is pending completion of the coastal defence works.
