Change is coming to Lincoln’s Allotments

Robert Woodhead Limited delivering an exciting project with the City of Lincoln Council to transform Allotments across the city over the next eighteen months.

Using funding from the sale of the former Ermine Allotment site off Riseholme Road, the council will be investing into much needed, sustainable improvements that will dramatically enhance improve the enjoyment of the Allotment gardening experience.

Speaking on the launch of the programme at the Burton Ridge Allotment site, City Council Leader Ric Metcalfe said…

“City of Lincoln Council has long believed in the value of our Allotments. They offer an opportunity to produce low cost, healthy and nutritious food, they offer physical activity and social contact for Allotment holders and they contribute to keeping the carbon footprint of the city as low as possible.”

Juliet Slater, the Delivery Team Leader of contractors Robert Woodhead Limited commented…

“We are delighted to be working with the City Council again to make sure the sites are cleared, restored, made safe and more accessible. We hope this encourages even more City residents to take on an Allotment.”

Robert Woodhead Limited will be delivering the project form their Central Lincoln regional office. The project has been procured through the empa ii Minor Works Framework.