December update from Oliver Connell

Welcome to the latest update from the scheme's primary subcontractor, Oliver Connell & Son.

Progress on site:
Works on site have progressed well in all areas. 100% of all substructure work has completed with some remaining service connections to complete. 890m of concrete was poured in Glengall Road in the month of November alone. 50% of the upper ground floor slab and vertical elements are now cast.

The first section of LVL 1 slab has been cast with a large 650m pour right before the Christmas break. With this final section of in-situ concrete poured in this area the next section of works may begin involving the precast superstructure.

What's happening next?
Over 250tn of rebar will be tied in the LVL 1 & 2 transfer slabs along with 2000m+ of concrete to pour in-situ inside. The remaining elements of the lower and upper ground floor slabs and vertical elements will be completed leaving LVL 1 & 2 remaining for the beginning of 2023. In the new year Glengall Road will see the remaining in-situ elements completed leaving the remaining building to be built with precast columns, walls and slab section.

Local procurement and jobs

The Council, Oliver Connell and our main contractor, Equans, are committed to providing local employment, training and procurement opportunities.

Site will be supporting local businesses such as local supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and suppliers as much as possible whilst they complete the project.

If you are interested in working on site, local supply chain opportunities or finding out more information about the Employment and Training Strategy for Glengall Road please contact Trevor Walsh, Contracts Manager, Oliver Connell & Son Ltd on 07483034261 or at twalsh@oliverconnell.com

Oliver Connell & Son will be issuing a community newsletter each month to provide a regular update on the development. You can view a copy of each newsletter by visiting the document library - click here to view the newsletter for December.