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Child Safety Covers

Sculptural Abstract Cover
Copper Cover
Sea Urchin Cover
Fountain Cover
Three Ovals Cover
Canopy Cover
Hills Design Cover
Stainless Steel Abstract Cover
Sculpture Cover
Grasses design cover 
Splash Cover
Gunnera Leaf Cover
Abstract cover for wildlife pond

Sculptural Abstract Cover

Abstract design child safety cover
Cover fits around existing bridge
Etched galvanised steel
Large removable sections for maintenance
Access for wildlife is considered in the design

Copper Cover

Copper cover with lead bird bath, supplied with water pumped from the pond
Child Safe cover
Copper, lead and perspex used in the design

Sea Urchin Cover

Designed as an example of a child safety cover
Large access hatches at either end
Lighting included
Currently on display at Nature In Art, Gloucestershire

Fountain Cover

Etched galvanised steel cover
Child safe
Designed to complement the existing fountain
 Made in 3 sections this cover is completely removable with a unique locking mechanism

Three Ovals Cover

Etched galvanised steel cover
Includes 3 positionable spotlights
Child safe and provides protection against heron and pet attack
Large removable panels for maintenance

Canopy Cover

Stainless steel 'needles' support a canvas canopy
Provides protection for children, fish and prevents pine needles polluting the pond

Mesh panels are removable for access and maintenance and to open up the pond for viewing when grandchildren are not around.

Hills Design Cover

Etched galvanised steel cover
Includes two lighting arms with halogen spotlights
Counterbalanced hatch opens for maintenance and pond dipping
Design reflects backdrop of hills with the hatch detail representing the criss cross of hedgerows

Stainless Steel Abstract Cover

On display at Nature In Art, Gloucestershire
Stunning design made from stainless steel
Cover unbolts and lifts off for maintenance
Includes 2 halogen spotlights

 

Sculpture Cover

Galvanised steel child proof cover
Inspired by an existing sculpture by David Howorth (senior)
Designed to provide shade as well as protection as the pond is in an exposed site  

 

Grasses Design Cover

Copper cover for small pond
Lift off for access
Blends into surroundings in the summer
Provides structure in the winter

 

Splash Cover

Stainless steel.
Design inspired by the existing pump and the love of the sound of running water.
Access via sprung removable sections. 
Splash Pond Cover - close up of running water
Inside Splash Cover

Gunnera Leaf Cover

Gunnera Leaf Cover  

 

 

 

Stainless steel.
Inspired by the Gunnera plants which will grow through and around the cover as it becomes established.
Both "leaves" have a stem, attaching the cover to the far bank where they are hinged so that the leaves lift for access.  At the front they are locked in position by a  strong stainless steel sprung clip. 

 

Abstract cover for wildlife pond

Abstract Design on Wildlife Pond

Galvanized steel cover
Access through bars only, lifted off twice a year for maintenance.
Also covers part of rockery which is a potential danger area. 

Abstract Design in the Snow

Changing seasons

Abstract Design in Early Summer

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Heron Prevention Covers

Green Leaves Cover
Sea Urchin Cover
Leaf Design Cover
Architectural Design Cover
Cactus Design Cover
Lily Bud Cover

Green Leaves Cover

Galvanised steel cover painted green to complement it's surroundings
Leaves lift and move around the 'stalk' to give great access to the pond
Heron proof cover

Sea Urchin Cover

Designed as an example of a heron proof cover
Large access hatches at either end
Lighting included
Currently on display at Nature In Art, Gloucestershire

 

Leaf Design Cover

Leaf design in etched galvanised steel

Provides protection against heron attacks

Lightweight tubular manufacture to provide easy lift off access

Architectural Design Cover

Etched galvanised steel cover with painted matt black panels for easy visibility
Provides protection against heron attacks
Includes four lighting arms with directional halogen spotlights

Cactus Design Cover

Etched Galvanised Steel Cover
Inspired by the shape of a cactus in the owner's collection
Fixed cover with lightweight lift off panels for maintenance
Provides protection from heron attacks

Lily Bud Cover

 

Galvanised steel heron proof cover
Inspired by an emerging lily bud
Each leaf can be removed, leaving a permanent bird bath in the centre. This is supplied with water that is pumped up from the pond.   

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School Covers

Phoenix School Cover
Newent Early Years Centre Cover
Blackmarston School Cover

Phoenix School Cover

Clover design Child Safe Cover
Easy access for wildlife
 
Each petal lifts and moves around the 'stalk' for great pond dipping access
Please note these are temporary photos as their new pond was still filling and hadn't been planted yet!

 Newent Early Years Centre Cover

 
Butterfly design for pre school children
Inspired by children's drawings
Access hatch included for easy maintenance
Bright colours suit the playground surroundings

Blackmarston School Cover

Echinacea Cover, closed for safety

Padlocked closed for complete safety

Echinacea Cover, open for pond dipping Frog Eye View - Inside the Cover

Opened for pond dipping.  Cantilevered petals gently lift when unlocked

             Reflections

Wildlife can move freely through the cover

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More designs and pictures of finished covers coming soon!