Project Updates

The cosmetic stage of the pathway infrastructure continues with the laying of resin – we are all looking forward to being able to walk around the site without getting bogged down in mud! Visitors will soon be able to navigate between memorial gardens with ease, when visiting loved one’s final resting places and/or taking time to reflect. The templates for the three new memorial gardens are taking shape for all to see. These new gardens are on the left side as you enter the crematorium.

We are delighted to share that last week saw further progress on the pathway infrastructure project, which reached cosmetic stage – we can now see the start of resin being laid! All very exciting – we look forward to a time when we can welcome visitors to the garden of remembrance to use these pathways when taking in the view, wildlife and remembering loved ones. This week, the removal of the dead trees and other insignificant ‘green’ debris continues, which will make way for boundary planting.

The following information is an update on works that have been completed last week and works planned for this week. Looking back – review of week commencing 28 June. The works that have taken place are listed below. 1. Pathways – continuation with metal (steel) edging. 2. Standpipes – installation of works to commence to service key areas. These will be located at each memorial garden and for other relevant areas. Looking forward – planned works for week commencing 5 July. 1. Preliminary works – to commence in the Family and Friends and the Fauna and Flora Memorial Gardens. 2. Pathways – continuation with metal (steel) edging. 3. Clearance of brambles, dead trees and other insignificant ‘green’ debris from the left side as viewed from the rear of the Ceremony Hall/Chapel.

The following information is an update on works that have been completed last week and works planned for this week. Looking back – review of week commencing 21 June. Works on the site did not progress as planned due to a contractor testing positive for COVID-19, which were informed of today – none of the crematorium team members have been in contact with any of these workers – the manager and myself have been in contact with the project site manager, who has tested negative. The works that have taken place are listed below. Bunds – created form soil removal for future features. Water leak – located, immediate temporary repair happened, and permanent repair planned for. Pathways – excavation works have been completed. Looking forward – planned works for week commencing 28 June. Pathways – continue with metal (steel) edging. Pathways – install block paved areas. Standpipes – installation of works to commence to service key areas. These will be located at each memorial garden and for other relevant areas. Preliminary works – to commence in the Family and Friends and the Fauna and Flora Memorial Gardens. Works for the Sensory Garden is on hold to allow for retaining wall works. For any clarity required; you are very welcome to contact office team members in the usual way. Wishing you all a good week, Tracy and the Bereavement Services Care Team at NVC) 28.06.2021 UK government “Hands, face, space and fresh air” by MullenLowe Nene Valley Crematorium is a trading name of Wellingborough Bereavement Services Ltd. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Northamptonshire council. The company’s registered office is Bowling Green Road. KETTERING, Northamptonshire, NN15 7QX. T: 0300 126 3000.

Leading contractor, Wates Construction, has reached the completion of the Borough Council of Wellingborough’s £4.5m single-storey crematorium at Doddington Road a month ahead of schedule.