_Client: ___Costain
_Partner:__ Walters UK Ltd
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_ _Walters UK Ltd
  • The Contract is a DBFO contract with Costain as Main Contractor.

  • Walters UK were strategic partner throughout the procurement and construction phases.

  • Involves a development plateau to deal with surplus earthworks materials up to 440,000 tonnes.

  • Bulk earthworks completed in first season, 700,000 tonnes of cut with 260,000 tonnes of fill on site.

  • Range of structures excavation and backfill.

  • Complex composite excavation slopes and reinforced earth embankments up to 14m high and 250m long.

  • Overall imported aggregate for road and structural fills of 140,000 tonnes.

  • Dealing with a range of historical seams and disused adits.

  • Highly logistic works involving areas of the site separated by Sirhowy River and Blackwood Town Centre.

  • Extensive arrangements to accommodate endangered fauna and flora.