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New ‘Living roof’ for Bargoed allotment building

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 13:00, Friday February 11th, 2011.

Pupils from Gilfach Fargoed Primary School with Cllr Harry Andrews
Pupils from Gilfach Fargoed Primary School with Cllr Harry Andrews

A dilapidated allotment building has been given an eco-makeover thanks to a “living roof”.

While clearing an area of wasteland ready for new allotment plots in Bargoed, council workers came across a the rundown building among the overgrowth.

After repairing the damaged walls and building a new timber roof, the building was then laid with a “green living roof” using sedum plants.

Cllr Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member for public services and housing said: “This is now a community building for allotment owners to use and be proud of. The ‘living roof’ is another example of our commitment to being even more eco-friendly, and I am sure this building will be enjoyed and made use of for years to come.”

Pupils from the Little Diggers Group from Gilfach Fargoed Primary School came along to see the rejuvenated building, as did local ward member Cllr Harry Andrews.

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