A new allotment site in Peterborough has proved so popular that there are already more than 40 tenants on the waiting list for spaces.
The 0.4 hectare site at Constantine Drive in Cardea has 25 half-sized plots, to accommodate as many tenants as possible.
Work began on the site in February but the wet weather, which continued into March, affected ground conditions and prohibited work for a spell.
The site, which will be managed by Aragon Direct Services, has been opened after significant improvements were made by the council’s Open Space Management Team, after adoption of the site from developers Persimmon.
The waiting list includes tenants ranging in age from young people through to residents in their 80s, proving that allotments continue to grow in popularity amongst existing and new residents of Peterborough
Allotments are considered a vital piece of environmental infrastructure boosting health and wellbeing, providing sustainable growing spaces and creating biodiverse green corridors in new development sites.
The allotment site was officially opened by Cllr Angus Ellis, Cabinet Member for the Environment & Transport, alongside Stanground ward member Cllr Brian Rush and Senior Landscape Technical Officer Michael Britton.
Cllr Ellis said: “I am very pleased to be able to open the newest allotment site in Peterborough, here at the new site in Cardea.
“Allotments are very popular, a place to grow plants and vegetables, and providing a sustainable source for our environment whilst being a lovely way to spend free time in the outdoors promoting healthy living and enjoyment.”
To join the waiting list email allotments@peterboroughlimited.co.uk