October update from Oliver Connell

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

Progress on site:
The basement substructure construction has been completed while work has begun on the lower ground floor slab which is essentially the soffit of the basement enclosing it entirely below ground.

Groundworks are ongoing around the west elevation towards Glengall Road with drainage being installed and final foundation elements. Temporary works were required along Glengall Road to keep the site boundary along the road from moving as the working area inside the boundary line was below the road level.

What's happening next?
As the basement is only a partial section of the entire site, this section of site must now catch up to the surrounding structural elements on site in order for it to continue with the superstructure build.

In November the building will continue to progress out of the ground into the upper floors, the lower ground floor over the basement will be complete with sections of the upper ground floor poured. Vertical elements will be cast from each floor to progress upwards with the next section of slab and so on.

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 October.