Autor: Mariví del Pozo Vindel

THE BRIEF The design of primary infrastructure for a 450-unit residential development, including 1.1km of primary distribution road linking the A29 roundabout to a proposed roundabout on the A272 east of Billingshurst. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and foul drainage networks, and public open space were also incorporated into our design package. Robert West have responsibility for discharge of all reserved matters for the development and are responsible for obtaining technical approval for highway works as part of the Section 278 Agreement. All designs are required to be carried out in accordance with the outline planning consent for the development and associated Section 106 Agreement. VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION With the potential for a future linkage to a bypass road a two-stage highways design has been proposed by Robert West. The first…

THE BRIEF Robert West was approached to provide engineering support to an existing client contractor who was constructing this prestigious new public space.The contractor was seeking. through value engineering, to ensure that the project was quick, easy and cost effective to build.  Robert West redesigned substantial elements of the infrastructure, bringing a pragmatic and contractor-friendly approach to the project.VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION Robert West oversaw:the reconstruction of some elements of the existing London Underground structures under the square, the design of cladding support systems and major improvements to the drainage infrastructureConstruction support, providing proactive and swift response to any technical queries arising at siteFINAL OUTCOMES The determination of the project team to meet deadlines ensured that Robert West delivered to the client’s expectations, demonstrating our ability to think on our feet and…

THE BRIEF Following promotion to the Premiership, Worcester Warriors were required to increase capacity of their Sixways ground together with upgraded parking and access.  The Club also agreed to allow Worcester County Council to operate a park & ride facility from the sit on non-match days. VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION Services supplied included: Planning application including environmental statements Traffic modelling and assessments Flood modelling and risk assessments Outline design for 5,000 capacity new stand Detailed infrastructure design including utility diversions Contract administration and site supervision Our infrastructure scheme integrated the requirements of Worcester Warriors, WCC, an adjacent sports and leisure operator and Advantage West Midlands.  We secured permission for development of up to 20,000 stadium capacity within the green belt, and for diverting a water course to maximise land value.  Our proposed…

THE BRIEF Robert West Consulting was commissioned by Springhill Farms having previously worked successfully on their site, providing a reservoir for both irrigation and drainage purposes.On this occasion, the brief was to design and secure technical approvals for a new junction (three arm roundabout) on the A44 to provide access to a new development that comprises a five-hectare glasshouse and anaerobic digester facility. In addition, Robert West Consulting provided feasibility, transport planning, procurement advice and construction administration for the on-site works.VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION Practical constraints involved keeping the flow of the traffic on the A road moving by undertaking the construction off-line and in several phases; highway drainage issues resolved with the unusual solution of a private attenuation pond; and the disparity in levels between the A44 and the immediate site…

THE BRIEF Robert West was engaged by Crest Nicholson to provide preliminary highway and drainage design for the housing development of 100 new dwellings in Godalming, Surrey.VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION Robert West reviewed the existing structures on site and provided structural advice about how the demolition should be undertaken in order to avoid compromising the existing retaining structures, the highway network and the ambulance building which is remaining.A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and drainage strategy was produced.  This included the preliminary design of the new highway network including a new road for adoption under Section 38 and the re-development of access to the site under Section 278.Liaison with Thames Water, the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authority was undertaken to agree the discharge rate from the development in order to design…