World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology

Dr. Oguntunde O. A.*, Sridhar M. K. C., Coker A. O. and Oyelakin J. F.

ABSTRACT

This study is aimed at improving the landscape and aesthetics quality of the Alagbafo natural spring, Kube-Atenda community in Ibadan. The present existing conditions of the spring environs in respect of its landscape were assessed, a suitable design was developed while taking into consideration the existing features present without creating a negative impact. To implement the design features, funding is being solicited from philanthropic organisations and societies. The field work involved the site analysis of the spring environs, survey of the selected site and administering of questionnaires. The site analysis revealed, the impact of erosion and flooding leaving the subsoil vivid. A suitable drainage needs to be developed as the existing one is in poor state. Questionnaires administered to the residents during their community meeting revealed 100% showed interest in a landscape being developed around the spring, 90% would let their children leave homes for recreational activity within the spring once the landscape has been developed, 80% indicated to enjoy outdoor recreational activity. To maintain the proposed landscape, 10% trim grass level, 27% to water, 15.75% to prevent entry of destructive animals, 14.18% to keep landscape clean, 3.34% to prune flowers and 29.74% to fertilize. Some 40 questionnaires were administered, 40% filled by males, 60% females with 35%, 30%, 35% having tertiary, secondary and primary level of education respectively. Implementing the design features, will give the Alagbafo natural spring a much better and appreciable appearance and help minimize the impact of erosion, flooding and improve water quality infiltrating the soil.

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