Dova Way, Barrow-in-Furness

WORKS INCLUDED

• Formation of 2no new entrances / exits onto an existing carriageway
• Vehicle access barriers (contractor design element)
• Adjustment of site levels; installation of hardcore parking bays; bitumen macadam circulation roads; road markings
• Timber knee rails; Bus shelters
• Lighting Installation utilising columns & catenary cables.  

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KEY RISKS/CHALLENGES

• Achieving the tight programme period, particularly in respect of supply of products (lighting columns, access control equipment) which are generally on a longer delivery period than the 9 week contract period allocated.  
• Ensuring that the critical element of the vehicle access barrier system was designed and installed within the period.

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COLLABORATION AND VALUE ADDED

• Choice of electrical sub-contractor with good track record gave confidence that the tight lighting installation period could be achieved.
• Recycling of site materials to reduce carbon footprint
• Early Contractor Involvement ahead of official order enabled betterment on Site Start date.

PLANNING AND PROGRAMME

• Scheme administered through proven management system of our specialist Civil Engineering & Highways department.
• Programme continually monitored to ensure that the handover date would be met. This enabled Cumbria County Council to report confidently to their client, BAE Systems.

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SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

• Works completed on time to meet end-user aspirations. Friday Handover with car park fully operational for the following Monday
• Final Account submitted within 2 weeks of contract completion, due to embedded NEC philosophy within our management team and ongoing timely correspondence within contract timescales.
• Zero material sent to landfill (materials also sourced from local sister contracts’ surplus avoiding their disposal)