Rugby Moto Services

Rugby Moto Services

Moto Rugby Services, located on the M6 in Warwickshire, has won the best motorway service station in Great Britain for the second consecutive year!

This recognition comes from a comprehensive survey conducted by Transport Focus, an independent transport watchdog.

The survey engaged over 31,000 visitors across 120 motorway services, assessing their satisfaction with facilities such as toilets, customer service, food and drink, and electric vehicle charging.
100% of visitors to Moto Rugby Services reported being satisfied with their visit, with 60% expressing being “very satisfied.”

Overall, Motorway Services Performance saw that 94% of visitors were satisfied with their visit to motorway services in 2023, up from 93% in 2022.

Key Features of Moto Rugby Services

As the newest site in the country, Moto Rugby Services excels in several key areas:

  • Food and Drink: Rated highly for the variety, quality, and value.
  • Toilets: Praised for cleanliness and maintenance.
  • Staff: Noted for their friendliness and excellent customer service.
  • Green Infrastructure: The site incorporates advanced green infrastructure to enhance the environmental sustainability and aesthetic appeal of the service area
  • Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Initiatives

Project

Rugby Moto Services

Location

Rugby

Contractor

Lowther Forestry Group

Landscape Architect

Illman Young

Moto Rugby Services, located on the M6 in Warwickshire, has won the best motorway service station in Great Britain for the second consecutive year!

This recognition comes from a comprehensive survey conducted by Transport Focus, an independent transport watchdog.

The survey engaged over 31,000 visitors across 120 motorway services, assessing their satisfaction with facilities such as toilets, customer service, food and drink, and electric vehicle charging.
100% of visitors to Moto Rugby Services reported being satisfied with their visit, with 60% expressing being “very satisfied.”

Overall, Motorway Services Performance saw that 94% of visitors were satisfied with their visit to motorway services in 2023, up from 93% in 2022.

Key Features of Moto Rugby Services

As the newest site in the country, Moto Rugby Services excels in several key areas:

  • Food and Drink: Rated highly for the variety, quality, and value.
  • Toilets: Praised for cleanliness and maintenance.
  • Staff: Noted for their friendliness and excellent customer service.
  • Green Infrastructure: The site incorporates advanced green infrastructure to enhance the environmental sustainability and aesthetic appeal of the service area
  • Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Initiatives

Project

Rugby Moto Services

Location

Rugby

Contractor

Lowther Forestry Group

Landscape Architect

Illman Young

Project

Rugby Moto Services

Location

Rugby

Contractor

Lowther Forestry Group

Landscape Architect

Illman Young

Illman Young Landscape, specialists in SuDS landscaping, designed the scheme with multiple rain gardens and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to manage surface water effectively. 11 urban trees were planted, designed to thrive with advanced support systems. GreenBlue Urban supported Lowther Forestry Group with the following products:-

  • RootSpace G2: ensures optimal soil volume and aeration for tree health.
  • RootRain Arborvents: Two per pit, guaranteeing proper aeration for the trees.
  • ArborGuys Strapped Deadman Anchor: Ensuring stable and secure tree establishment.
  • RootDirectors with Ribs: Protecting the root system and directing growth.
  • RootSoil 20 and Mycorrhiza: Enhancing soil nutrition and ensuring long-term tree vitality.

 

Detailed Design and Implementation

With Illman-young at the forefront, planning and environmental considerations were made to overcome site restrictions to maintain functionality and enhance user experience. The fully integrated SuDS schemes were designed to capture, treat, and attenuate all surface water on site, creating attractive and functional landscape features.

Following successful planning, detailed designs were implemented to create robust, high-quality, and durable schemes that aligned with the client’s vision and visitor expectations. Collaboration with Rugby Borough Council, Vinci Construction, Lowther Forestry Group, and GeeenBlue Urban ensured the projects met all regulatory and environmental standards.

 

 

Illman Young Landscape, specialists in SuDS landscaping, designed the scheme with multiple rain gardens and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to manage surface water effectively. 11 urban trees were planted, designed to thrive with advanced support systems. GreenBlue Urban supported Lowther Forestry Group with the following products:-

  • RootSpace G2: ensures optimal soil volume and aeration for tree health.
  • RootRain Arborvents: Two per pit, guaranteeing proper aeration for the trees.
  • ArborGuys Strapped Deadman Anchor: Ensuring stable and secure tree establishment.
  • RootDirectors with Ribs: Protecting the root system and directing growth.
  • RootSoil 20 and Mycorrhiza: Enhancing soil nutrition and ensuring long-term tree vitality.

 

Detailed Design and Implementation

With Illman-young at the forefront, planning and environmental considerations were made to overcome site restrictions to maintain functionality and enhance user experience. The fully integrated SuDS schemes were designed to capture, treat, and attenuate all surface water on site, creating attractive and functional landscape features.

Following successful planning, detailed designs were implemented to create robust, high-quality, and durable schemes that aligned with the client’s vision and visitor expectations. Collaboration with Rugby Borough Council, Vinci Construction, Lowther Forestry Group, and GeeenBlue Urban ensured the projects met all regulatory and environmental standards.

 

 

Moto Rugby Services on the M6 exemplifies excellence in customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. The combination of superior facilities, outstanding customer service, and innovative green infrastructure makes it a benchmark for other motorway services.

GreenBlue Urban and Illman Young Landscape’s strategic planning and detailed execution of green initiatives ensure that Moto Rugby Services not only meets but exceeds its visitors’ expectations, contributing to a greener, more enjoyable travel experience.

Moto Rugby Services on the M6 exemplifies excellence in customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. The combination of superior facilities, outstanding customer service, and innovative green infrastructure makes it a benchmark for other motorway services.

GreenBlue Urban and Illman Young Landscape’s strategic planning and detailed execution of green initiatives ensure that Moto Rugby Services not only meets but exceeds its visitors’ expectations, contributing to a greener, more enjoyable travel experience.

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