Harleston

Briarswood

Harleston

Lovell Homes, Briarswood
Harleston

Foundations
Adoptable Carriageway
Foul and Storm Water Drainage
Attenuation Basins
Asphalt and Block Paving
S278 Works

Scope of works

354 plots including all drainage and infrastructure work, divided into 3 phases over a 5 year period to create a new community of Open Market, Affordable and Shared Ownership housing options in Harleston.

Our work at Briarswood has focused on delivering a high standard of infrastructure and drainage, ensuring every phase of the project meets the client’s expectations. By carefully managing the site’s challenges and maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency, we’ve laid the groundwork for a thriving new community

Our approach

In navigating the complexities of the Harleston development, our team's dedication to meticulous planning and proactive risk management was paramount. Right from the beginning, a thorough site assessment laid the groundwork for identifying and strategising around potential challenges, including the intricate ground conditions and the presence of overhead cables.

Our approach was holistic, incorporating advanced safety infrastructure like goalposts and stringent safety protocols to ensure machinery operated within safe parameters. Equally important was our commitment to the community, where we implemented a robust strategy to minimise any impact on local residents, demonstrating our ability to balance project demands with environmental and social responsibility.

Key stats

Carriageway: 17,000m² constructed with stabilised site-won material.

Drainage: 7,500m² of combined Foul Water and Storm Water drainage adopted, including 279 concrete manholes, a large Foul Water pumping station with 350m of rising main.

Attenuation Features: 5 basins, swales, ditches, filter strips, and culverts.

Driveways: Combination of permeable asphalt and block paving.

S278 Works: Improvements to site access and construction of 1,200m² of new off-site footpaths.

Challenges faced and overcome

Ground conditions

Adeptly managed the ground conditions, addressing the complexities of the existing drainage infrastructure and clay conditions with an effective groundwater management system, which included capping off existing ground drains.

Overhead power lines

Controlling access and work beneath the overhead lines by establishing clear, marked passageways for machinery movement. The use of barriers, goalposts and warning notices played a significant role in preventing accidental encroachments into the danger zone.

Increased supervision

To preemptively identify issues and implement corrective actions promptly, we established a proactive monitoring system that ensured potential challenges were addressed before they could escalate. This approach not only minimised delays but also fostered clear and effective communication among the team and with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project.

Constructed 17,000m² of carriageway using site-won material, reducing imported material by 40%.

Enhanced local community satisfaction by minimising construction disruptions and improving local infrastructure.

£100,000K saved on project costs by optimising the use of on-site materials for construction, reducing the need for external resources and minimising waste.