Overview
Led by the NHSGGC Sustainability team and the expertise of award winning landscape architects Erz the RAH pond refurbishment radically transformed the outdoor space within the Royal Alexandra Hospital Campus.
Awards
The RAH Pond won the Sustainability Award at the NHS Assure Awards at Crieff Hypro, the project was managed by Eugene Lafferty before his retirement.
This project involves the restoration of a neglected and overgrown pond and woodland area to provide a quiet and reflective spot where staff, patients and members of the local community can spend time in nature, and where wildlife can thrive.
Improvements includes a new pathway circuit around the pond with a wooden boardwalk and interpretation signage; new benches and seating; natural play equipment; and a ‘living archway’.
All these elements have demonstrably improved nature, biodiversity and staff and patient wellbeing.