The restoration of Wyndham Park in Lincolnshire has landed a major prize in the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2019.

The £1 million scheme was named Heritage Project of the Year at a ceremony on 05 February in Lincoln.

South Kesteven District Council delivered the project alongside main contractor Woodhead Group, with funding from the Heritage Lottery.

Existing community facilities were also brought back into use and run-down buildings were redeveloped into a new multi-use park visitor centre.

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The work preserved the historic features of the World War One memorial park, and provided a sustainable opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of the site.

SKDC's cabinet member for retail and visitor economy, Cllr Nick Robins, said: "The restoration of Wyndham Park was a very significant project and the results of all the hard work that went into it have surpassed expectations.

"All those involved deserve sincere congratulations, and to be among the winners of these prestigious awards is a great achievement."

Tom Woodhead, director of the Woodhead Group, added: "Volunteer and community involvement has been at the heart of the project. As public parks are recreational space provided for the wellbeing and good of the community, engagement and collaboration has been a major success of the project."

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