Posted: 13th February, 2020
Over a turbulent past three years, in terms of politics and economy, infrastructure has been one of the few sectors to perform consistently despite wave after wave of uncertainty. This year is planned to be no exception, with upcoming strategies and projects set to be discussed at length during the UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS) 2020,... Read More
Posted: 12th February, 2020
Portsmouth Water is embarking on a procurement programme to build the first new water storage reservoir in the UK since the 1980s. The water company, in an innovative collaboration with Southern Water, is planning to develop Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire to secure vital drinking water supplies for the water-stressed South East and protect... Read More
Posted: 3rd February, 2020
Although roads and motorways can be considered as the most vital components of the general British infrastructure network, one other component which cannot be ignored is that of the nation’s railways. The Secretary’s Pledges British rail was emphasised as a distinct priority at the recent Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, when the Secretary for Transport,... Read More
Posted: 22nd January, 2020
As part of the government’s ongoing commitment to support an infrastructure revolution, the Transport Secretary made an announcement reaffirming pledges on the same day the Roads Minister announced that the £1.5Bn A14 improvement scheme will be completed a year ahead of schedule. The Chancellor’s Pledges As a key component of the wider infrastructure network, roads... Read More
Posted: 21st January, 2020
A recent announcement by the Welsh Housing Minister, Vaughan Gething, has revealed plans for the construction of a new wellbeing hub named @Maelfa in the Welsh capital of Cardiff that will incorporate services of the Llanedeyrn Health Centre as well as the support and education services of the Powerhouse Hub. According to the announcement, the... Read More
Posted: 16th January, 2020
A residential property development company named High Street Residential, a branch of the wider company known as the High Street Group, has entered into a joint venture with Logik Developments to fund, plan, design, and develop a £100M mixed-use development on Arundel Street, Manchester. Specifically, the Arundel Street development will consist of three separate tower... Read More
Posted: 15th January, 2020
Construction works have officially commenced on the new Harry Watts Academy for children with autism which will be located in Redhouse, North Sunderland, once it is completed. Situated on the site of the formerly occupied Bishop Harland Primary School, the new Harry Watts Academy will accommodate 100 students with autism and will be completed by... Read More
Posted: 15th January, 2020
Funding has been provided by the Welsh Government to assist with the transformation of the Dewi Sant Health Park in Pontypridd into a fully integrated health and social care provider following the commencement of an initial stage in the park’s development back in 2016. Following the provision of £1.5M by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University... Read More
Posted: 15th January, 2020
The Welsh Government has recently allocated a total sum of £3.7M for their Community Facilities Programme which provides grants that allow organisations to buy and upgrade well-used community buildings for their own purposes. Specifically, the Community Facilities Programme is divided into two brackets which organisations can file applications under, the lower bracket covers grants up... Read More
Posted: 15th January, 2020
The Welsh Government has allocated a total sum of £20M for the provision of alternative transport links in the North Wales region, covering the delivery of options such as cycle routes, bus services, train stations, and most notably metro links. Furthermore, this funding in North Welsh transport has been provided with the key example of... Read More
