Project Sector: Restoration

Broombank Quarry, Surrey

Natural views over London and the Surrey downs countryside restored. Broombank Quarry situated on the Downs within a stones throw of Biggin Hill Airfield, was restored by Barton to the landform levels prior to its use for quarrying. Previously used for sand and gravel extraction the restoration works involved the cut and fill... [read more]

Pode Hole Quarry Restoration

DEFRA showcase for quarry restoration schemes. Pode Hall Quarry was previously used for sand and gravel extraction and is situated near the village of Thorney in Cambridgeshire. The contract was for the restoration of the area to pasture land. The works consisted of the provision of clay seals to prevent the ingress... [read more]

Needingworth Quarry

Delivered on time and to a very high standard satisfying the needs of RSPB. Working in partnership, Barton Plant, RSPB and Hanson Aggregates created a 700 ha wetland haven for birds. The ongoing restoration at Needingworth sand and gravel quarry, Cambridgeshire will be completed in phases over the next 30... [read more]