Knowsley Place
Fountains and Features were contacted by Ask Developments at the end of 2010 to discuss the upgrading of the display element of a recently constructed water feature located outside the new council offices at Knowsley Place, Bury.
Following a review of the existing hydraulic system we proposed a scheme that would double the quantity of nozzles whilst still utilising the existing pump selection. The 10 No Geyser type nozzles were mounted on an in pool manifold which is located down the centre of the pool and gives a more aesthetically pleasing display.
The public square offers a tranquil and peaceful space where people can relax and enjoy the cooling environment of a dry plaza decorative water feature.
The feature has a total of 16 No vertical aerated white water foaming jets which run at a height between 200 and 1800mm.
To further enhance the display each jet is illuminated by a LED light. During the evening time the LED lights catch the full height of the jets and bring a whole new aspect to the feature to that of the daytime show.
The design concept consists of an obovate leaf shape hard landscaped performance space set adjacent to the children’s playground within the main park.
The feature display is created by five rows of jets dissecting the long axis of the leaf shape. Water from 29 display jets falls on to the hard landscaped surface and flows over the performance area to a stainless steel grill and collection sump at the lower end of the feature.
The hard landscaping within the performance space incorporates falls to contain the water and ensure it flows towards the collection sump.
An alternate rows of jets allows alternate groups of rows to rise and fall separately. The most western jet on each row runs independently from all the others to create increased animation of the overall display.
The water feature is set in a natural stone paved area bordered by planting beds to form a focal point of the parkway entrance.
In terms of the visual display, the design concept consists of seven arched jets placed in two rows creating an arc of water.
Each jet is illuminated with a coloured LED light to illuminate the water as it flows through the air. The lights can colour change individually and can coincide with their respective water jet.
Critical work has been carried out on Redcar Seafront to protect and secure people, homes and businesses against the risk of coastal flooding and coastal erosion.
The new defences have been built to cope with changes in sea levels, which are predicted to rise by about 85cm over the next hundred years. This was highlighted in spring 2010 when a storm surge caused very high tides and showed the damage that these can lead to, leaving big holes in large sections of the seawall.
The sea defence has been funded and managed by the Environment Agency and will stretch for 2.7km, from Coatham to the eastern end of the Stray and is intended to reduce coastal erosion and flood risk for the next 100 years.
After major consultation, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council took the opportunity to work in partnership with the Environment Agency to revamp the promenade areas to enhance the seafront for residents and increase the number of visitors.
The striking design of the promenade has taken inspiration from Redcar’s nautical heritage. The promenade has many attractive features appealing to all ages, including new leisure spaces with a water feature and show rides. Fountains & Features Ltd, worked in partnership with the main contractors, Birse Coastal Ltd, to build and install a water feature that everyone will be able to enjoy all year round, not just in the summer.
High Point Village, an award winning scheme, designed by Rolfe Judd Architects incorporating accommodation, leisure facilities, hotels, shops and restaurants, in a landscaped setting beside the Grand Union Canal. High Point Village offers an oasis of calm in an otherwise busy, driven world
As part of the Hayes Canalside Development two separate rectangular podium water feature pools were created as part of the landscaping. Visually the features consist of granite clad pools at low level providing very slow water movement, one located on a podium deck and the other located some 6m lower at ground level.
A plaza water feature display, created by nine aerated jets that fall onto a paved area returning to a water tank via a perimeter drain system is also incorporated in the development.
The hard landscaping within the performance space incorporates falls to contain the water and ensure it flows towards drain channels. To further enhance the display each jet is illuminated by a white LED light. During the evening time the LED lights catch the full height of the jets and bring a whole new aspect to the feature to that of the daytime.
The Cafe Mall Fountain is a water display which captures the attention of people entering the café mall area to access the shops or perhaps enjoy some refreshment from the café. The feature comprises of upper and lower pools delineated by a region of rocks . Each pool has jumping jets, together with submerged/surface perimeter jets around the upper pool. The upper pool includes statuesque figures, a lower bowl and an upper bowl.
To further enhance the display the jumping jets are able to perform colour changing sequences independently or in line with one another and the bowl light. The full effect of the fountain lighting can be appreciated by evening shoppers when the ambient light is lower.
A combination of three water features, a jet pool and two planted pools, compliment the surrounding landscaped area. The jet pool catches the attention of people entering the courtyard and the two planted pools within the courtyard offer peace and tranquillity where people can relax and enjoy the environment. The jet pool is further enhanced by illuminated white LED lighting. During the evening time the LED lights illuminate the water jets and bring a whole new aspect to the feature.
Kings Gardens is one of the jewels in the crown of Southport’s seafront, within the Promenade Conservation Area. Sefton Council, with its partners, are restoring the Gardens to their former glory. As part of the Kings Gardens Restoration a decorative water feature has replaced the existing pond.
The feature is situated in gardens which offer a pleasant space where people can take a relaxing stroll and enjoy the cooling environment of a water feature comprising of 14 clearstream water jets aiming towards 1 aerated central jet.
Each jet is illuminated by a white LED light. During the evening time the LED lights catch the jets and bring a whole new aspect to the feature to that of the daytime.
Three display fountains located within a town centre pond. The fountains are each fitted with 5 cascade-type jets and 4 LED white lights.
In the evening time when the light levels drop the jet can be illuminated via its onboard white lights which are controlled via a timer.
A filter system to keep the pond water clean has also been installed. The fountains will provide an element of aeration and water movement into the pond, to encourage a healthy environment within the pond.
