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Streetscaping/Environmental Improvements

Drip Road Public Realm, Raploch

Client
 Raploch Urban Regeneration Company Ltd
Value
 £4.05M
Engineer
 Turner Townsend
Programme
 46 Weeks
Contract Form
 Measure and Value
Completed
 2008

Project Description

The project is for the reconstruction of the existing Drip Road carriageway and footpaths in granite paving and asphalt, together with construction of a new Village Square incorporating community art features and a new water feature. New street lighting and street furniture will also be installed throughout.

Principal Elements

Granite Paving 10,000m2
Carriageway/Adjacent Footpaths 1,000m
HRA Surfacing 6,500m2

Key Issues

  • Reconstruction of existing fleixible road into rigid pavement
  • Liaison with local business and residents
  • Working in close proximity to other contractors
  • Good relationships established with local schools (including provision of hi-vis jackets for schoolchildren)

Technical Referee

D Crombie
Infrastructure Development Manager, Raploch URC Ltd
Tel: 01786 431758 Fax: 01786 431747