November 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. 90% of all substructure work has completed with some remaining drainage. 1200m 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 temporary works for LVL 1 have begun above the upper ground floor slab. The LVL 1 slab will contain more work than the average slab as it will be a transfer slab from the in-situ concrete to the pre-cast rising structure above.

What's happening next?
Over 200tn of rebar will be tied in the LVL 1 transfer slab along with 1700m+ 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 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 November.