Co Down-headquartered construction group Graham has been selected to design and deliver crucial elements of the Western Growth Corridor development in England, which will enable the delivery of up to 3,200 new homes.
The Western Growth Corridor project in Lincoln is set to transform the city and bring new opportunities for housing and economic growth.
The work elements include the design and construction of a new vehicular/cycle/pedestrian bridge over the railway and a pedestrian bridge enhancing safety and connectivity between the site and the existing communities.
The company has extensive experience in delivering similar projects, particularly in the railway sector and knowledge of working alongside Network Rail.
The firm’s involvement in the Western Growth Corridor project will see its civil engineering team oversee the design and construction of key access routes and bridges.
In August 2022, the city council, in partnership with local MP Karl McCartney, submitted its bid for £20 million (€22.9 million) to create a road bridge and adjacent foot bridge linking the city’s Western Growth Corridor development to Tritton Road.
The programme will see the bridge completed by March 2025, with work anticipated to start at the beginning of 2024.
The project aims to establish a major access route into the Western Growth Corridor site, enabling the delivery of up to 3,200 new homes.
Subject to design and budget approvals, construction will start in 2024, with the first phase of homes expected to be delivered thereafter, pending detailed planning approval.
Graham contracts director Alastair Lewis said: “We’re thrilled to be appointed as the lead contractor for key elements of the Western Growth Corridor project, which highlights our expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional infrastructure projects.
“The Western Growth Corridor project is a challenging scheme involving tackling access restrictions, utilities, drainage and traffic management, among other complexities.
“Our objective is to value engineer the access road and bridge over the railway, seeking creative design and construction solutions that deliver cost and carbon savings while ensuring the long-term success of the strategic masterplan for the site.”
