WELLINGTON RAILWAY COULD OPEN BY 2026
Somerset Council has been working with Network Rail to restore rail services to Wellington, less than 5 miles from Orchard Grove. The revival of Wellington's former mainline station, defunct since the mid-1960s, will radically boost the area's transport options. A...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN MAY 2024?
A busy month on site at Orchard Grove, soon the work will be finished at the crossing point where Egremont Road - the main spine road through the development - meets Comeytrowe Lane. There will be a 'stopping up’ order in place along Lipe Hill Lane/Comeytrowe Lane,...
PLANS TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO MUSGROVE PARK HOSPITAL
In a bid to improve access for patients, staff, and visitors, Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is set to undergo a significant infrastructural upgrade with the proposed construction of a new multi-storey car park. This development comes as part of the broader £87...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN APRIL 2024?
Work is taking place on the spine road, at the crossing of Comeytrowe Lane. Part of the plan for the site for years, this work will see a 'stopping up' order put in place, permanently closing through-access along Lipe Hill Lane/Comeytrowe Lane. As part of this work,...
ORCHARD GROVE’S NEWEST RESIDENTS: BATS!
We are excited to unveil the latest home within the Orchard Grove community: a remarkable 'bat house' designed to protect and support the local bat population. Nestled within the site, this innovative structure is a testament to our commitment to the environment and...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN MARCH 2024?
In March, Orchard Grove continues to make progress despite weather-related challenges. The focal point remains Pocket Park, the development's inaugural park area and playground. Despite unexpected delays due to inclement weather, the finishing touches, including...
24 FOR ’24: NEW TREES PLANTED IN ORCHARD GROVE
Work has started to create a tree-lined main street through Orchard Grove. This year, in a fitting celebration of it being 2024, there will be 24 trees planted along the Spine Road. The Spine Road is the main arterial route that runs from the top of the community - at...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN FEBRUARY 2024?
This month, more work is taking place to construct a network of footpaths around the residential areas. Surfacing work will be carried out through February along the estate road footpaths, helping residents to get around the new community with ease. Footpaths along...
PUPILS TAKE A TOUR OF ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY
Pupils of Orchard Grove primary school have taken a tour of their new school while it is being built, ahead of moving into the brand-new building in September. The children are temporarily based at IKB Primary School in Wellington, but once the new school is complete,...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN JANUARY 2024?
This month work resumes to put the finishing touches to the new Pocket Park. Planting was completed just ahead of Christmas, and now railings are being installed where there are steps, fences are being put in around the park, the path is being realigned where needed,...