The One Horton and Luddon Construction teams have celebrated reaching the halfway build point. Completing in early summer 2024, the next phase of construction will see all surfacing works, street lighting, extensive landscaping and bridges installed.
More than 180,000 cubic metres of soil, enough to fill 72 Olympic swimming pools, has been excavated and reused within the site, saving 20,000 lorry journeys.
Part if the development’s infrastructure first approach, new shared walking and cycling routes will be created along with new bus facilities. Importantly, the northern and southern gateways into the future development will be connected providing the future route for all construction traffic. The £11.7m scheme has already delivered local employment and skills opportunities.
Head of delivery, Kevin Bunday, commented: “It’s great to be able to celebrate the halfway point of this 1.2-mile new road scheme. Our infrastructure first delivery approach is on track.”
Community viewing platform, completed summer 2023 allowing visitors to enjoy and explore the location, view the development and learn about the ecology.
Latest image of the first phase of surfacing on the 1.2 mile road looking north towards Fir Tree Lane.