Latest Lawnswood update

Here's the latest update. It's great the contracts are openly sharing any challenges. If these lead to any slip or change to the timetable we'll be sure to let you know, but so far that isn't the case!

"Last week we continued work on the manhole installations in the roundabout centre. Manhole 6 is installed up to the concrete lid, with brickwork to be installed.

Further oversized pipework excavations are taking place, along with installation of foundations.

Ducting excavations are taking place outside Weetwood Hall. At points during excavations we have met bedrock which contains water pipework. Works must be carried out carefully to ensure existing services are understood and risks managed.

We often use vacuum excavation which is a safer, more environmentally friendly, and often faster method of excavation that uses powerful suction to remove soil and debris. Instead of traditional digging, it uses high-pressure air or water to loosen the soil, which is then sucked through a hose into a debris tank on the truck. This protects both our workforce and the minimises the risk of damaging underground utilities.

Below are some pictures of the vac-ex in operation."