Plans to restore a Victorian landscaped garden have been revealed.

Fareham Borough Council has appointed Arkwood, a chartered landscape architect, to lead the redevelopment of Holly Hill Woodland Park.

The Holly Hill Rediscovered project aims to enhance the functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal of the park's lakes and ponds.

The 35-hectare site, featuring Victorian gardens and parkland, is centred around interconnecting ponds, lakes, and Pulhamite stone water features that require repair.

Arkwood was chosen after a successful procurement exercise and has extensive experience with similar projects.

The council received initial funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund earlier this year to advance their plans for a full Heritage Fund grant application.

Councillor Ian Bastable, executive member of streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, said: "I am delighted that Arkwood has been appointed as landscape architects for this important project.

"Arkwood has a proven track record in projects of this scale.

"I look forward to the final outcome, which will help Holly Hill remain an award-winning open space for generations to come."

Jon Sheaff, Arkwood’s project director, added: "Having completed many successful National Lottery-funded projects, we are confident that we can take this project from planning to completion, working alongside local people, the volunteers who love the site so much, key stakeholders and, of course, the council."