Monday 6 February 2012
University design project at Brierley Forest Park
Over 70 civil engineering students will be carrying out the project
Students from NTU will be visiting Brierley Forest Park this spring as part of a project with Ashfield District Council and the Friends of Brierley Forest Park.
The project
Over 70 civil engineering students will be carrying out a Group Design Project as part of their degree studies which will involve them coming up with a range of potential ideas for this award winning Green Flag park. The Council will then review the ideas to see if they can be incorporated into the park.
As part of the course work, the students will be making models of their proposals using the latest computer technology. It is hoped that a display of models and ideas produced by the students will be displayed in the visitor centre for visitors to see.
The work is part of Ashfield District Council's continuing commitment to improving their award winning Green Flag parks.
Comment from Steven Wright, civil engineering senior lecturer at NTU
"The University prides itself on being able to offer live projects for students to work on, as not only does it give them more sense of purpose, but it gives them the experience of working with clients.
"It is great for the students to be working with Ashfield District Council and the Friends of Brierley Park to help improve the experience for those that use the Park."
