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Public Consultation, Maple Grove, Bargate

View the Bargate development proposal on their website: bargatehomesberewood.co.uk Bargate is presenting its proposals for the development of Maple Grove (Phase 10b) of the Berewood Major Development Area (MDA) in Waterlooville, Hampshire. We welcome your views and ask you to submit comments you may have in the comments box here or via email to [email protected]. We ask for you to submit comments by 06 March 2026.
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Harmonix Construction and Tetra Tech clearing the tree guards

In January and February two of our supply chain partners Harmonix Construction and Tetra Tech volunteered for two afternoons clearing the tree guards that had been in place for almost ten years adjacent to the large balancing pond in Oak Vale. Tree guards are put in when new trees and shrubs are planted in an area to protect them from the elements and wildlife. These tree guards are made of a non-biodegradable plastic so it’s important to remove these when the trees and shrubs reach maturity. The images show how much better the area looks, with the plants having more
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Notice due to excessive rainfall

Notice due to excessive rainfall The ponds form part of the development’s SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) surface water system. They are specifically designed to hold and store water during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall. By temporarily filling, the ponds slow the rate at which surface water is discharged, helping to manage flows and reduce pressure on the drainage network before water is released in a controlled manner to the River Wallington. While higher water levels can understandably look concerning, this indicates that the system is operating exactly as it has been designed to do. In addition, the ponds include
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Works on water supply pipe

The works will start week commencing Monday 6th October, and are expected to last for no longer than two weeks. These necessary works are unlikely to cause any disruption to residents, except when access to the shared parking area will be restricted to allow excavation across the footpath. The restriction will be in place between 08:00 and 17:00 daily on the following dates. (see diagram below – affected area hatched in red) Monday 13th October Tuesday 14th October Wednesday 15th October For more information please see PDF –  Letter Drop – Evelyn Close   Emergency Contact: Jamie Chambers Telephone: 07976
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Road surface improvements

Road surface improvements from 8th of September until mid-December As part of the ongoing efforts to improve the road surface and eventual handover to Hampshire County Council, Na4a Building Company have been contracted to carry out the necessary repairs and replacements to facilitate the final surfacing of the roads and footpaths along Newlands Avenue and Marrelsmoor Avenue (Areas highlighted in this PDF  250918 NATTA Letter to Phase 2 and 13 Residents) The repair and improvement works will involve replacing and repairing surface water gullies, raising ironworks, replacing broken and damaged kerb stones, and the eventual installation of the final road
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Work experience placement

During the summer term the Berewood team were joined by a Year 10 student from Oaklands Catholic Primary for her work experience placement. We were so impressed with her growth in confidence and knowledge during the week. She worked on a micro project over the week; interviewing team members about their jobs, visiting Redrow’s sales office, creating office signage, sending emails, observing meetings and attended a nature observation walk with the ecologist, she then delivered a presentation at the end of her week reflecting on her time with us. .       Each year we offer work experience placement to
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The Grainger team welcomed Havant and Newlands Councillors

The Grainger team welcomed Cllr P Munday (Leader of Havant Borough Council), Cllr A Harrison (Havant Borough Council and Cllr D Crichton (Newlands Parish Council) to Berewood this week.  It gave us an opportunity to share the story of the Berewood development and introduce elected members to the housing, green spaces, River Wallington and surrounding nature areas that we are so proud of.  These meetings give all parties the opportunity to ask valuable and insightful questions so we are all informed on the future plans and national and local challenges.  We had the added bonus that the sun came out!
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Mayoral visit to Berewood

We were delighted to welcome both Cllr Patrick Cunningham, Mayor of Winchester, and Cllr Prad Bains, Mayor of Havant, to Berewood for a socially distanced site visit last month. On 28th September the Mayors visited both the Berewood and Wellington Park developments, which together form the Parish of Newlands. They were shown the future plans for Berewood and all the great features that make this such a wonderful place to live. “I was impressed with the emphasis on the environment and nature and the steps being put in place to ensure that the site is a sustainable one” Cllr Prad
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