As part of a larger,
ongoing project, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries
has supplied Dogs Trust in Darlington with coloured concrete to brighten up its
new outdoor play space.
The 5m3 of Artevia concrete in ‘ocean blue’ forms
the base of a water run in the rescue and adoption centre’s yard, and is part
of a complete site rebuild that will also include 1500m3 of standard concrete from Aggregate Industries.
The build,
undertaken as part of a wider partnership between Dogs Trust and award-winning
civil engineers McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd, started in June 2018. Phase one is
complete, and the second and final phase will be fully completed in June 2020.
Once improvements are finalised, the site will feature a greater number of
kennels, a dedicated training and behaviour centre, and a hydrotherapy pool for
dogs recovering from injury.
Terry Scott,
Territory Sales Manager, Ready-Mixed Concrete at Aggregate Industries, said:
“Our Artevia concrete was the ideal solution to add some colour to the yard at
Dogs Trust’s adoption centre. Its robust, hard-wearing properties make it
perfect for being subjected to dogs at play time, and is much easier to
maintain than painted surfaces.
“We’re delighted to
be part of this project that will bring improved facilities to the dogs while
they await adoption.”
Sue Embleton,
Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Darlington, said: “We are delighted that
phase one of the build has been completed, and we are already seeing our
residents enjoying the surfaces provided by Aggregate Industries.
“The new centre will
boast a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool where dogs can be aided in recovery
if they have undergone surgery or have long-term mobility problems. There will
be a new training and play area where dogs can spend valuable time with their
designated canine carers.”
