Thanks to Tasman District Council and to their Reserves and Facilities Manager Richard Hollier. Richmond feels like a dream, especially in Spring and all year round, with so many flower gardens dotted here and there, a well planted Queen Street and the wonderful Washbourn Gardens.
Richard has been in his role for three and a half years, he oversees seven Tasman District Council staff working in the Reserves and Facilities team. He liaises closely with Nelmac, a local firm, who the garden maintenance is contracted out to by Council.
I asked Richard Hollier how he enjoyed his demanding job “Very much so - we have a diverse range of reserves, halls and facilities throughout our region and as you can appreciate there is a large area to cover. Other things we are involved with are factoring in how we can enhance new growth housing areas, creating new or improved reserves as well as monitoring aspects like coastal erosion within our areas.”
I met some of the Nelmac team on a beautiful Richmond morning when I was taking in the spirit of the gardens. I had a chat with some of the gardeners and they all seemed to be enjoying the gardening.
Richard said “The Nelmac team are passionate about what they do and because of this the grounds and surrounds are kept in the great condition you have seen. Spring is when all the work undertaken throughout the year comes to the fore with all the colours and new growth on display.”
The Council and Staff work hard for the community, it shows itself in the little things like the gardens. The Washbourn Gardens and the Shade House are the perfect places for the Richmond community to visit and get away from the hard pressure and rush of life these days.
(Credit to: Mr Richard Hollier, Tim O’Connell Communications Officer and Tasman District Council for this story)
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| Washbourn Gardens Photo: Tasman District Council |
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| Oxford Street Memorial Garden Photo PPnews |
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| Lou A Nelmac Gardener Photo PPNews |
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