A BELOVED museum has undergone extensive work to make it more green.

Work has been completed at Barrow’s Dock Museum to plant trees and install turf.

Mature pines have been planted and turf is being laid, with the revamped site now being shown off to the public.

The project was funded by FCC Communities Foundation.

The conservation part of the project was completed earlier this year with the lifeboat Herbert Leigh being looked after by expert boat restorers.

The trees have been planted, turf is being laid, the new path finished and the new benches installed.

Andy Merrell from A&G Landscapes said: "It’s been a pleasure working in Barrow.

“It’s been an interesting project.

“We’ve really transformed the space and it’ll be amazing in the spring once everything is fully established.”

Kristian Dales, regional director for FCC Environment said: “We are delighted to have been able to support the Dock Museum in their vision to improve the overall visitor experience at the museum.

“It is great for our business to be involved in the transformation and enhance the experience for visitors of all ages.”

FCC Environment is the leading UK waste and resource management company and is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and business.

FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, biodiversity and heritage projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.

The museum has this year been celebrating 25 years of existence.

The Dock Museum’s doors were proudly opened in May 1994 by former Barrow mayor Hazel Edwards.

Six hundred visitors came to a special celebration event.

The museum hosted a range of free activities to celebrate the milestone.

These included street entertainment, courtesy of The Fairly Famous Family, crafting workshops, knot-tying demonstrations and challenges, and face painting.