Kingsholme Road, Gloucester (Phase 3)

Project Value

£750,000

Client Name

North Midlands Construction & Enterprise JV

Project Type

Water Infrastructure

“Well done Wayne Barron, John Donnellan, Pat Concannon & Conall Cunningham

We had a phone call from Paul Dennison, the Severn Trent Engineer at Kingsholm Road.

 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 Healey

Amey PLC, Contracts Manager

CPC Civils were successfully awarded the Kingsholme Road, Gloucester (Phase 3) contract in February 2013 and completed works in January 2014. The scheme was to deliver upgraded and refurbished sewer and storm water systems to the Kingsholme Road area.

CPC Civils undertook the construction and laying of 1,016 meters of new pipe, with sizes ranging from 150mm diameter to 900mm diameter. This included all lateral connections as well as the construction of 25 new man holes, with a full road reinstatement.

Additionally, CPC Civils were required to install drive and reception shafts for the installation of a new 150mm rising main section, which would run into the new system, reception and drive pits. This would subsequently allow DELTA Drilling Company to install a new auger bored 900mm pipe.

The project faced major engineering challenges to the installation of the pipe work, due to the poor ground conditions (a mixture of running sands and gravels) and high-water table. CPC Civils worked with North Midlands Construction and Enterprise to overcome these challenges, and to find practical and safe methods of replacement pipe construction. As a result, sealed sheeted pits were installed for the entirety of the pipework.

Furthermore, well-pointing and sump pumps were installed to maintain a water table which was low enough to safety install the pipe system.

Additional air testing was carried on all pipework throughout the installation phase to ensure product quality under the conditions.

Finally, additional gangs were tasked on the project to help maintain programme and minimise preliminary works and subsequently costs to the client.

CPC Civils also worked in collaboration with the Highways Agency to ensure local businesses could remain operational and to ensure they had safe access routes, including effective signage for the public, to minimise any loss in trade.

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.”

“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 ”

“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”

“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”

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

“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”

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

“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”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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