Courthouse Hotel - Under Construction

At the end of last year Tamara received notification that one of our hotel projects was under construction. We are looking forward to seeing some photos of the end result.

She recently had to revise this projects’ planting palette, as Tamworth is currently under level 5 water restrictions. Previously the planting palette was all native, as required by the Council Development Control Plan (DCP), however, native does not necessarily mean drought hardy. She was able to maintain the integrity of the design while also choosing plants that are both native, drought hardy and able to tolerate the frosts that Tamworth experience during winter.

The Hibiscus ‘Rubra’ feature tree in the courtyard is an excellent choice for this project; small enough for the location with stunning year round foliage.

The wonderfully soft Adenanthos (Woolly Bush) is punctuated with the upright Hibbertia spicata ‘Ocean Reef’. Together these two plants create a visual screen; separating the car park from the courtyard and bistro spaces, while still allowing for passive surveillance of the car park.

Finally a green blanket of native Myoporum softens the newly built exposed brick planters. These planters separate the courtyard space from the car park. Softening these raised planters will help this new extension to blend into its existing surroundings quickly.