Works on a major new piece of infrastructure in Wichelstowe commenced in late 2025. The works include:
- Replacement of the current temporary construction haul route with a new section of highway
- The construction of a new road bridge over the canal
- Extension of the canal south from its current position adjacent to Jenkins House, under the road and into housing Parcel 13 before turning to the east and stopping just short of Mill Lane
- Construction of a new pedestrian swing bridge over the canal
On this page we will post monthly update on progress over the previous months and provide a look ahead to the works which will be taking place over the next month.
PROGRESS UPDATE – December 25 / January 26
- The focus over this period has been the installation of sheet piles to support the road bridge over the canal (shown in the photo alongside). The piling technique chosen uses vibratory hammers, specifically chosen to reduce noise and vibration compared with traditional impact piling due to the proximity of the housing
- Completed the haul route running south which provides access to the pedestrian swing bridge over the canal.
LOOK AHEAD – January / February 26
- Complete the installation of the sheet piles alongside the road running east to west – these works should be completed on the morning of 24thJanuary
- Following completion of the road piling, attention will turn to the sheet piles which are being installed north to south forming the hard banks of the canal and the base of the pedestrian swing bridge.
- Commence excavation of the section where the canal will cross under the canal
- Commence installation of the surface water drainage infrastructure along the highway
