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Infrastructure

Newton Farm, Cambuslang

Client
 Taylor Woodrow Developments
Value
 £5.51m
Designer
 Campbell Martin Associates
Programme
 42 Weeks
Contract Form
 NEC Option B
Completed
 2008

The contract was for the second phase of enabling works for a future new build residential development of approximately 800 units. This second phase encompassed the main distributor roads, streetlighting, service diversions, sewers and construction of substantial attenuation ponds within existing flood plains. The landscaping element encompassed inclusion and protection of existing wetland areas. Construction of cycle paths and footpaths through amenity landscaping corridor was also part of the contract.

Principal Elements included:

Storm Water Drainage & Sewers 6,500m
Manholes 76 no.
Fencing 5,400m
Muck Shift 160,000m3
Road Surfacing 17,120m2

 

 

Key Issues:

  • Working with highly sensitive, weather dependent materials
  • On-site processing of excavated materials to reduce imported materials
  • Reduction of imported fill by utilising recycled colliery spoil