June update from Oliver Connell

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

Progress on site:
Piling has been progressing at speed with another 200+ piles completed in June. The capping beam has begun, this consists of an RC beam that is positioned on top of the basement contiguous piles to lock them together as one solid wall and also spread the above structures load into these piles. Muckaways have been ongoing daily with 2100+ tonne of excess ground material removed from site for the substructure foundations.

What's happening next?
Site will be piling for another two weeks with the remaining piles completed and the piling rig removed from site. With this stage completed all focus is applied to reducing the ground level for the substructure foundations and constructing the pile caps & beam foundations. The first crane base will be formed in June for TC2 with a planned erection date of 4th August.

Local procurement and jobs

The Council, Oliver Connell and our main contractor, EQUANS (previously known as ENGIE), 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 June.