The Contractors

The Next Wave Scheme is split into two distinct phases. Phase 1, the landscape works to west promenade begin in May 2010 and phase 2 later in the year will concentrate on the Colonnade, Metropole Lawn and the Rowing Club.

The Contractors - West Promenade

In March 2010, English Landscapes were awarded the contract to undertake hard and soft landscaping works on the area west of the Metropole Lawn. Further details of the scope of these works can be seen here.

English Landscapes Limited focuses on hard and soft landscaping and external works packages, and specialises in undertaking and efficiently delivering larger more complex multi-disciplinary external works projects, where we are responsible for the whole of the work on the site.

The company was established as English Woodlands in 1919 is currently based in Kent and has grown to employ 700 staff on various contracts across the UK.

Both English Landscapes Ltd and English Landscapes Maintenance Ltd have a history of award winning projects and contracts. Working in partnership with clients, both companies strive to achieve the highest standards of quality and service delivery and this commitment to excellence has been regularly recognised with over 100 national awards since 1991.

English Landscapes has both been nominated for and won many of BALI awards and you can view more details about this and the company at www.thelandscapegroup.co.uk

Part of the Next Wave scheme to regenerate the seafront at Bexhill on Sea, will include the construction of a new Rowing Club boathouse, creation of a new terraced open space adjacent to the De La Warr Pavilion and the extension and refurbishment of the Grade II listed King George V Colonnade. These works, known as Contract B, will be completed by Neilcott Construction Ltd 

Neilcott have experience on such buildings as Somerset House, Cornwall Terrace and the Heals Building in Tottenham Court Rd. Based in Orpington, Kent, Neilcott are part of Walls Holdings Limited and work throughout London and the South of England

Cllr Carl Maynard said: "For me this is the most exciting part of the seafront project. The new rowing club will stand the test of time and will be for youngsters from Bexhill and the wider area a fantastic facility for some time to come."

Malcolm Elster, Managing Director, Neilcott said "We are delighted to be involved with this prestigious project and are keen to ensure the construction works cause as little disruption as possible to the local community"

Contract B started in October 2010 completing in early November 2011.

www.neilcott.co.uk