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Aggregate Industries completes
98-hour volunteer effort at
Derbyshire reservoir
Continuing its support for the local community
and important causes in the East Midlands, a
dedicated team from local construction
materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries
recently took part in a large-scale volunteer
project with the Canal and River Trust at its
Codnor Park Reservoir in Derbyshire.
14 volunteers from the sustainability, aggregates, technical
services and risk and assurance teams came together for a
total of 98 on-site hours to improve the local pathways
around the reservoir, ensuring adequate and safe access for
pedestrians on foot, using wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Drainage issues on the far side of the reservoir, where water
runs off to the neighbouring field, had caused the walkways
to become unstable and re-surfacing work was required. As
well as significant volunteer hours, Aggregate Industries also
donated 14 tonnes of stone chippings for this project from its
Cauldon Low quarry in Staffordshire.
The team undertook various tasks, including moving the
donated stone chippings from the car park into place on the
other side of the reservoir – approximately a 1km walk – as
well as clearing brambles and dead vegetation from around
the site.
Steve Scudder, Director at Codnor Park Fishery said: “It’s
difficult to know where to start with showing our appreciation
to the team at Aggregate Industries for all their support. The
calibre and positive attitude of all their employees shone
through, despite the incredibly heavy workload they took on.
Their work has meant we can continue to offer safe and
accessible walkways for everyone in the local community to
enjoy the views of the reservoir. The donated materials have
been pivotal to our project to restore the pathways here.”
Janine Hughes, Sustainability Business Partner at Aggregate
Industries, said: “It was a privilege to work with the team at
Codnor Park Reservoir for the day, and this event provided a
brilliant opportunity for our colleagues to get to know each
other better. Everyone showed just how hard-working, friendly
and kind they all are – which epitomises the spirit of
volunteering.
“We’re delighted that our work and chippings donation
means that people of the East Midlands can continue to enjoy
all that Codnor Park has to offer, whether that’s fishing,
walking or simply enjoying the stunning views.”
Scott Miller, Business & Corporate Engagement Partner, for the
Canal & River Trust, said: “As a charity the support of partners
such as Aggregate Industries is so important in helping with
our vital work to protect the nation’s historic waterways for
future generations. We’re so grateful to the team from
Aggregate Industries who have made a real difference and
helped to ensure that local people can continue to enjoy the
health and wellbeing benefits of visiting the reservoir.”
Continuing its support for the local Canal and River Trust,
Aggregate Industries also sponsored the organisation’s East
Midlands Volunteer Awards, which sees recognition for local
teams and individuals across the network of waterways and
reflects the fantastic range of volunteering that takes place
with the Trust.
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