Vernon Road Culvert Installation

Project Value

£800,000

Client Name

Enterprise / Severn Trent

Project Type

Civil Engineering

The combined 450mm dia sewer had insufficient capacity resulting in flooding at the affected properties

Vernon Road is located in a residential area of Edgbaston, Birmingham. There are four properties on the I20 FLOODS2 register (No’s 63,65,67 and 69 Vernon Road). Flooding in the area was first recorded in 1985.with timber flood gates installed at the front of the properties affected in 2005. At present the combined 450mm dia sewer in Vernon Road has insufficient capacity resulting in flooding at the affected properties.

CPC Civils were successfully awarded the Vernon Road contract in 2013 and completed works later that year. Vernon Road is located within a residential area of Edgbaston, Birmingham and situated within 500 meters of St Paul’s School for Girls. The scheme involved eliminating local flooding by installing a pre-cast storage tank with culvert chambers to replace an existing 450mm diameter combined sewer.

The replacement storage tank measured 130 meters in length, 3 meters by 2 meters in dimension and included a dry weather flow which created 629m3 of storage. There were 64 units installed in sections, with 6 of the units having pre-drilled core holes to allow lateral connection from other systems.

A CPC Civils Movax Piling Unit was used to install a sheeted and framed cofferdam for the temporary works, which CPC Civils instructed MGF Excavation Safety Solutions to design. During the programme, the culverts were lifted into place using 110 tonne Mobile Crane and pulled together using electric winches which sat on a concrete base.

Preferred Option – STW Enterprise

Replace the existing Ø450mm combined sewers in Vernon Road with a 130m long box culvert (3m x 2m) with dry weather flow to provide 629m³ of storage online.

Project Value: £650,000.00
Project Duration: 16 Weeks

Client Testimonials

“We have formed not only fantastic working relationships but also lasting friendships. I would not hesitate in working with CPC Civils again, as they are without question the most helpful, skilful and friendly partner you could wish for, and I look forward to developing this already fruitful relationship further in the coming years.”

Steve HamerSenior Project Manager - Galliford Try

“Well done Wayne Barron, John Donnellan, Pat Concannon, Conall Cunningham and the CPC team. We had a phone call from Paul Dennison (Severn Trent Water), he and his colleagues are very complimentary of the work at Kingsholm. They praised the tidiness, the setup, the workforce attitude and the standard of workmanship completed at the site ”

Mick HealeyContracts Manager - Amey PLC

“I could sit and write multiple examples where CPC and your team have, in my opinion, gone above and beyond what would normally be expected. I would however just like to say that this ongoing attitude, and excellent working relationship, has not only aided Centro in 2 current Metro extensions it has also given me huge confidence in the planning of 5 further Metro extensions. It’s also made my job very enjoyable”

Wayne CockrellUtilities Officer - Centro

“Interesting weekend replacing a 12m length of sewer that had collapsed underneath a railway line in Bloxwich. Within 48 hours the team were able to diagnose the problem and work up a design and complete the repair. Amazing collaboration between STW, Amey, CPC and Network Rail”

Paul SpibyService Delivery Manager - Severn Trent Water

Carillion have been impressed by the high safety, quality and overall standards of your on-site Supervision, quality of workmanship and the ability to complete the works in line with the agreed programme. It has been a pleasure working with the team from CPC Civils on the Lower Don Valley Flood Defence Project and we welcome working with them once more on future successful projects

Matin BlackCarillion Construction

“Just a quick note to say thanks for taking the time to show us round last Thursday – I was very impressed by the way that work at the site was being managed, so please pass my congratulations on to the CPC team”

David WiddowsonYorkshire Water

“A big thank you to the CPC team regarding the Achilles Audit undertaken on site – keep up the good work!”

Andy GustardAmey PLC

“First and foremost, thanks to CPC for all the help and advice over the past 12 months. To each and every tradesman, your engineer, steelworkers, shuttering team, stone masons etc, a big thank you. At the risk of embarrassing anyone, we found everyone polite and obliging”

Derek NewellLocal Resident

“I would like to thank all those who have worked on this project, especially the men who have been on site every day. In the 8 months of the work we have been kept fully informed at all times of the progress and all those concerned with the work have gone out of their way to be courteous and helpful.”

Roger MarshLocal Resident - Oaken Park Project

“Thanks to the installation teams from JP Concrete and CPC Civils for a safe and excellent quality installation, very good job.”

Kevin OwensDelivery Manager - Kier IOS

“I am pleased to tell you that I have been asked by the Project Board to express their appreciation for the way you and your subcontractors have undertaken the District Heating Main Extension contract to date. We appreciate the professional manner in which you have proceeded with the planning and construction of the project despite the uncertain caused by delays in funding approval and agreements with landowners. The Board consider that your working methods, attention to detail, project management and health & saftey are excellent.”

Peter MannPractice Manager - Highways Design

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you provided my students with last week. The effort, time and organisation that went into planning the visit is much appreciated. The resources you have given us are superb and will allow the students to really develop their understanding of flood management in their local area.”

Jessica FearnsideHead of Geography - Horbury School

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