After the old bridge was removed, the township's field team prepared, painted and prepared the new bridge for installation.
Wye House Gardens, located between Barn Street and Kelham Gardens, is open to the public all year round from 9am until dusk.
Pedestrian access to the gardens is available from Barn Street via an enclosed path, as the larger vehicular entrance is private property.
Featuring a natural pond, sequoia tree, community orchard and historic features such as the original 19th-century town hall columns, the gardens provide a picturesque setting for family picnics.
It is the latest work by the grounds team, as in February 2023 the council closed the toddler play area as the equipment reached the end of its life.
Councilors took the opportunity to redesign the area and ensure it fits in with the rest of Wye House Gardens whilst remaining a safe place for young children.
The majority of the work was carried out by the council's grounds team, with costs largely covered by CIL funding.
The new toddler play area was opened on March 25, 2024 by the Mayor of Marlborough, Councilor Nicholas Fogg MBE, in time for the Easter holidays.
This play area is unique as it is designed exclusively for very young children and features wooden play equipment, a bouncing safety surface, space to run around, new railings, five benches and several planters.
The Mayor acknowledged the contributions of resident Philip Ridge for his role in mediating between the council and neighbors in Kelham Gardens during the project.
The city council is inviting preschool, play and community groups to adopt a planter.
This initiative allows children to learn about growing and caring for plants, be they fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs or plants that attract wildlife.
The play area is located at the rear of Wye House Gardens and has its entrance from Kelham Gardens.
Wye House Gardens won the Pride in Parks Award from South West in Bloom in 2015 and 2016.
Visitors are reminded that all dwellings around Wye House Gardens are private property and should be treated with respect.
Only the gardens, playground and pond are public facilities.
Visitors are also asked not to cycle on the open paths through the gardens and not to bring dogs or play ball games.