Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract

Kier has secured a contract worth up to £125m to continue construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier in Somerset, a flood defence scheme designed to protect more than 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses from tidal flooding. The Environment Agency awarded Kier Construction the job on… The post Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract appeared first on Construction News.

Steel frame for £4bn Bridgwater battery plant complete clearing way for next stage

Sir Robert McAlpine has completed the steel frame for the first building of Agratas’ Bridgwater gigafactory, a milestone in the £4bn‑pound project that will be the largest battery facility of its kind in the UK.   The post Steel frame for £4bn Bridgwater battery plant complete clearing way for next stage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£100M contract awarded to Costain for new junction on M5 to serve Somerset gigafactory

Costain has been appointed to design and construct a new junction on the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset, in a contract worth about £100M over five years. The post £100M contract awarded to Costain for new junction on M5 to serve Somerset gigafactory appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£249M Bridgwater Tidal Barrier elements modified after ‘design efficiency review’

The Environment Agency has announced changes to the design of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier after completing a “design efficiency review” aimed at keeping the project affordable while maintaining its promised level of flood protection. The post £249M Bridgwater Tidal Barrier elements modified after ‘design efficiency review’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Seventeen thousand piles for Bridgwater factory

Piling challenge at new Agratas giga battery plant.