The Project
Scope of Works
After inspection and survey the most appropriate solution was to install Gabion Walls and mattress to support the riverbank and aid the direction of flow.
Ancillary works such as removal of vegetation, regrading and landscaping were also included in the works.
Professional Team
GEA were the appointed as Designers, Cost Control Consultants, Contract Administrators and Project Managers.
Budget/Contract Sum
A Budget was set at Feasibility Stage for the construction works.
The works were competitively tendered by GEA using the JCT Minor Works Form of Contract. The most competitive tender received was from Greenford Limited, whose bid, after analysis and negotiation by GEA was agreed at £36,204.00.
The contract sum was within the budget parameters.
Programme
The construction programme was agreed between the parties to complete the works within 6 weeks.
Summary
The contract was completed on time, within budget and to a high standard of workmanship. GEA and the contractor were congratulated by the Client, on the quality of service provided.
The Residents of the adjoining properties were kept fully updated by the Project Team throughout the period on site and any issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently by management and site staff.
Based on the success of Phase 1 of the project, further sections of the riverbank are being considered for similar reinstatement works.
Description
CLIENT: Harlow Council, Civic Centre, The Water Gardens
LOCATION: 1-5 The Oxleys, Old Harlow, Essex
Client’s Brief
The riverbanks to the rear gardens to the east of 1-12 The Oxleys, a housing estate in Old Harlow had suffered extensive erosion.
The river running along the rear gardens of the properties was being used as a storm relief channel and was prone to significant surcharge at times of heavy rainfall.
The riverbanks had suffered extensive erosion culminating in a significant portion of the river bank collapsing in the river. Boundary fences and a garden shed had already been completely undermined and further erosion was inevitable.
GEA’s task was to design a suitable solution to repair and arrest further erosion and to design a long-term solution to protect the river bank.
Budget/Contract Sum
A Budget was set at Feasibility Stage for the construction works.
The works were competitively tendered by GEA using the JCT Minor Works Form of Contract. The most competitive tender received was from Greenford Limited, whose bid, after analysis and negotiation by GEA was agreed at £36,204.00.
The contract sum was within the budget parameters.
