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Infrastructure

Cowhill Business Park, Polkemmet

Client
 Land Options (West) Ltd
Value
 £8.70M
Designer
 Dougall Baillie & Associates Ltd
Programme
 60 Weeks
Contract Form
 NEC Option B
Completed
 2009

The works were for the provision of roads, drainage and services infrastructure for the Cowhill Business Park which is part of the Heartlands Development being carried out in Whitburn, West Lothian. RJ McLeod's works comprised substantial earthworks both to construct the road infrastructure and to provide SUDS drainage ponds. There was also a River Almond tributary diversion which was subject to a SEPA CAR licence. Roundabouts (5 no.) were constructed amont a road network comprising both single and dual carriageways with associated tie-ins to the existing road network. Two pumping stations (4m dia. & 2.4m dia.) were constructed as part of the works for Scottish Water.

 

 

Principal Elements included:

80,000m3 Earthworks / 15,000m Drainage
33,000m2 Carriageway Surfacing / 12,500m2 Footway Surfacing

 

 

 

Key Issues:

  • Provision of SUDS drainage ponds
  • Liaison with SEPA
  • Working in close proximity to other contractors