Construction news

We aim to keep you updated with news on developments on site during the course of the projects lifetime. Please look out for updates which we will post on a regular basis.

Latest construction news:

Construction Management Plan

The purpose of a Construction Management Plan (CMP) is to help developers to minimise construction impacts and relates to all construction activity both on and off site that impacts on the wider environment.

Upcoming works

Jan/Feb 2026

Site clearance commences

March 2026

Hoarding erected on Dangoor Walk (public access through Dangoor Walk will be maintained)

April 2026

Hoarding extended onto Ossulston St

May 2026

Works to enable Phase 1 commence (including ground works for site accommodation, excavating/clearing the site)

June 2026

Hoarding extended onto Midland Road, fire hydrant on Ossulston St removed and on-site Gabion Walls removed

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