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Trees begin to be felled at harbourside site
Heavy machinery rolled into Baltic Wharf on Monday morning as tree felling on the site began.
Several passers-by watched in horror from the Floating Harbour side of the former caravan club as work continued to pull down the trees.
The love for the trees was such that dozens of women even held a mock wedding when they ‘married’ the ash, hawthorn, aspen and more.
Around 70 trees are due to be felled to make room for 166 new flats.
Around 70 trees are due to be felled at Baltic Wharf to make room for 166 new flats – photo: Martin Booth
Campaigners believe that Baltic Wharf, described as a brownfield site by Bristol City Council, should be defined as a green space.
More than 150 new trees are due to be planted to replace the 70 that will be felled.
The activity on the site comes as Bristol City Council-owned housing company Goram Homes has signed a deal with the Hill Group for the 166-home development which is due to contain 40 per cent affordable housing.
Housing provider Sovereign will purchase 66 of the homes, with 50 for social rent and 16 for shared ownership.
Barry Parsons, chair of the homes & housing policy committee, said: “Baltic Wharf demonstrates what’s possible when we unlock the potential of challenging sites through strong partnerships.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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