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Barnham Temporary Bridges
Avon Construction were awarded the contract to design and install a temporary vehicle and temporary pedestrian bridge. They will be in place for up to a year until the main bridge, which is currently in the design stage, is constructed.
Trowbridge Station Link
October 2024
Work has begun at Trowbridge for the replacement of an old timber retaining wall with a new concrete filled bag wall, and construction of a new footpath. Contracted by Sustrans, we have been employed to demolish the old retaining wall and build a new wall in it’s footprint. The retaining wall will support the bank and new footpath and handrail in the area above. We will also be installing drainage for surface water management.
The site is now established and phased works are due to start this week with the project continuing into January 2025
Dunsfold Park - Canal Wall
July 2024
Work is now completed.
June 2024
Slope stabilisation works have commenced to the Wey & Arun Canal in Dunsfold, Cranleigh, Surrey. 30 linear metres of embankment have slipped, and Avon Construction will be installing 35 No sheet piles for stability and to prevent further slippage.
Avon will access the canal slope by filling the canal with clay, and capping the clay with a 600mm 6F5 Aggregate pile mat. 6m long sheet piles will be installed with a 35t excavator with a movax impact hammer attachment.
Bordon Reptile Receptor
Update June 2024
Works are nearing completion at the Reptile Receptor, with the construction of a new "natural pond", installation of stone refugia and hibernacula, ground preparation and installation of site fencing now complete. Remaining works include the site wide seeding of native scrub and the planting of bare rooted plants which are due to take place during Autumn 2024 / Spring 2025.
April 2024
Work is underway at the Reptile Receptor in Bordon. We are providing new landscaping and pathways forming part of the green loop. The package includes some 250m of timber edged fittleworth path, tree and vegetation clearance, planting, seeding and ground preparation, pond construction and fencing to a 14,500m2 area. Site works started early 2024 but were temporarily halted following a significantly wet winter. Work is due to re-commence in the summer once the site dries out.
South Hayling Timber Maintenance
May 2024
Following a series of recent storm surges, we have been contracted by Havant Borough Council to undertake a series of repairs to the coastal defence systems on Hayling Island. Contracted works include timber repairs to the seafront revetment, repairs to timber groynes and fabrication of new groyne topmarks. Works are taking place under tidal working conditions over a 4 week programme.
Winfrith Concrete Slab
April 2024
We were awarded the design and construction of a 13m x 10m reinforced concrete slab for Tradebe at the Dorset Innovation Centre at Winfrith. The purpose of the slab is to hold both a hydrogen peroxide tank and an emergency shower. The works have been completed.
Westbury Cement Works
April 2024
Work has recently begun on site for drainage improvements at the Tarmac Cement Works in Westbury. The site has a history of flooding and we have been employed to help improve this. Contracted works include installation of precast concrete headwall, manhole construction, installation of ductile iron outlet pipe complete with concrete anchor block surround and over 100m of upvc drainage at a depth of 2-3m. Works are due to take place over a 6 week programme.
Godalming Station Forecourt
May 2024
We have recently completed Godalming Station forecourt in May 2024, these works have involved the installation of new pavements, traffic island and line marking. The works have much improved the accessibility of the station for pedestrians, taxis and car park users.
Weymouth Pleasure Pier, Guardrail
Update Oct 2023: Works are now completed.
We have started on site at Weymouth Pleasure Pier to replace some 200m of guardrail for Dorset Council. The new guard is to replace the existing which has fallen into a state of disrepair. The works involve:
Survey of old rail and design of new guard rail
removal of old guard rail
Installation of new guard rail
Monitoring of pier structure during works
All works are due to be carried out whilst the pier is open for access with public interface.
Operatives will take particular care with working in the marine environment and working in accordance with our ‘open edges’ procedures.
Tradebe - Fawley and Winfrith, Various Works
Jan 2024
Working for Tradebe at their sites in Fawley and Winfrith, Avon Construction have been contracted to carry out various civil engineering activities including:
Removal of redundant concrete plinths, concrete saw cutting, concrete infilling of voids, casting concrete slabs.
Grouting to superstructure baseplates, Drainage installation and application of waterproofing.
Adhering to strict health and safety protocols, works are continuing on an on-going basis as and when required to improve the facilities at both sites.
Netherhay Lane Drainage
Update July 2023.
Works have now been completed .
Working for South West Water, we have recently commenced works in Drimpton to design and install a foul water sewer connection linking a new build housing development to the existing foul network. The package of works include:
Drainage design
Ecological, environmental and arboricultural assessments
Manhole construction and drainage installation
Co-ordination of traffic management
Manhole construction and drainage installation
Tree root protection
Road reinstatement
Drainage CCTV and Testing
Work is progressing to programme and due to be complete by the end of June
Willingdon Road Bridge, Eastbourne
Avon Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract by Barratt & David Wilson Homes to design a new bridge for their housing development - Meadowburne Place.
The new bridge is designed to provide vehicle and pedestrian access to the new sports fields and sports pavilion for the housing estate. The pre-cast concrete bridge is 10m long with a single carriageway and a footpath.
The Environment Agency permit application has been made and the design works have commenced. Once the design is completed and terms agreed, Avon hope to be awarded the contract to construct the new bridge.
Rewley Road Swingbridge Award
Update December 2022.
The works carried out on the Rewley Road Swing Bridge on the Oxford Canal has been awarded Best Restored Structure by the Railway Heritage Trust.
Shopwyke North Bridge for National Highways contract
This highways design and build contract has started on site. The contract is to install a new 30m span foot/cycle bridge over the A27 in Chichester to improve the safety of an existing at-grade pedestrian crossing. Find out more >>
Lavant View, Chichester
Update July 2023
The design works are complete and work has started on site.
Avon Construction have been awarded the contract by Redrow Homes to design and build a replacement bridge at Lavant View.
The new bridge is designed to provide access for a combine harvester to the fields behind the new housing estate. It has a raised soffit and wider span to accommodate predicted 100 year flood conditions.
Compass Point SANG, Swanage
We are currently constructing a SANG in Swanage for Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Having completed Phase 1 a couple of years ago, we have returned to complete Phase 2.
The SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace) will turn existing fields into an attractive environment to walk dogs and enjoy nature. The works comprises of 350m of timber edged gravel path and the seeding of over half a hectare of land with meadow grass and flowers. Over 4000 native plants and shrubs are to be planted as part of the development. The works also includes hard landscaping such as benches, bins, information boards, fencing, and gates.
Seaton Valley, Plymouth
Update November 2022.
The one year maintenance period for the works at Seaton Valley has now expired. An inspection has been carried out by the client, Plymouth City Council and no defects were found.
We had very heavy rainfall in the weeks leading up to the inspection so we were particularly pleased that the paths have held up well under heavy rain conditions.
The works comprised of 1500m of gravel paths and tarmac paths, drainage, fencing and a couple of bridges. The new paths are proving to be a well used asset for the local residents.
We hope to return to complete Phase II works in 2023.
