Denny Eastern Access Road

Client: Falkirk Council

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We were Principal Contractor for the construction of a new 1.4km link road, designed to ease congestion in and around Denny Cross. The project included earthworks (cut/fill), construction of pavements, culvert and SUDS pond, installation of streetlighting, signage, fencing and landscaping.

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Principal Elements

• Excavation/deposition 10,000m3

• Topsoil strip/deposition 5,000m3

• Ducting 600m

• Stormwater drainage 2,000m

• Manholes/catchpits 115 no.

• Drainage gravel 7,140m3

• Imported Class 1 material 19,000m3

• Capping (6F5) 4,500m3

• Kerbing 2,000m

• Pre-cast concrete box culvert 1 no.

• Type 1 sub-base 4,000m3

• Surfacing 9,500m2

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Points of Interest

• Several utility diversions being managed through the works including 3 no. 33/11kv overhead line SPEN diversions and a BT Openreach diversion

• Scottish Water watermain protection works

• Installation of new 24m-long box culvert to permanently divert Little Denny Burn

• Localised areas of ground improvement works requiring excavation and replacement with engineering fill to a maximum of 4m below ground level

• Management of existing Public Rights of Way requiring to be diverted and maintained throughout

• Liaison with school in close proximity to the works

• Extensive Community Benefits in place including providing local employment, engaging with local schools and engaging with local supply chain