# Construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace within existing agricultural land for recreational purposes

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Eastleigh Borough Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Eastleigh Borough Council](/buyers/eastleigh-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: White Horse Contractors Ltd
- Award value: £519,246
- Tender value: £850,000
- Award date: 16 January 2025
- Published: 29 January 2025
- Contract start: 31 January 2025
- Contract end: 30 April 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0-821269
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43fd640e-45cc-442d-b5ab-052b18d3bb7e

## Description

This project derives from an increase in development within the borough and the need to mitigate against the impact of visits to the New Forest by providing recreational spaces closer to the residents of Eastleigh Borough Council\. \\r \\r The site comprises of an area of farmland of approximately 20 hectares in size which is part of the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke\. The proposed field was formerly used for cattle grazing on rotation and now predominantly comprises of grassland with a wooded tree belt which runs along a drainage ditch and divides the sites northern portion\. \\r \\r The scheme \(Ref: F/23/95844\) includes but not limited to the discharge of planning conditions, creation of a series of paths which incorporate a main circular walking route, hedgerows, trees, complementary features including seating and picnic areas at key locations, along with signage, litter and dog bins\. A range of ecological enhancements are also proposed including log piles, hibernaculum, bird and bat boxes\.\\r

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0-821269)