Durkan & Sons: Enabling the Keepmoat Horizon Development Through Expert Groundworks and Infrastructure
Project: Keepmoat Horizon Development, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK
Client: Keepmoat Homes
Objective: To provide comprehensive groundworks and civil engineering services, establishing a robust and sustainable infrastructure for a new residential development.
Project Overview
Nestled on the outskirts of Brighouse, the Keepmoat Horizon Development introduces a collection of modern 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes. Durkan & Sons played a critical role in this project, undertaking the essential groundworks and civil engineering works that formed the foundation of this new community.
Scope of Works
Durkan & Sons’ expertise extended across a wide spectrum of groundwork and infrastructure disciplines, encompassing:
- Site Preparation and Earthworks: Meticulous site clearance, excavation, and preparation to optimize the ground for construction.
- Road and Sewer Construction: Construction of estate roads, footpaths, and associated drainage infrastructure, adhering to Section 104 adoption standards.
- Plot Works: Precise preparation of individual building plots, encompassing foundations, service connections, and landscaping.
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): Integration of a precast concrete attenuation tank and other SuDS components to effectively manage surface water runoff and promote environmental responsibility.
- Retaining Walls: Strategic design and construction of reinforced retaining walls to ensure site stability and mitigate erosion.
- Substructures and Superstructures: Expert construction of foundations, substructures, and brickwork/blockwork up to DPC level, guaranteeing structural integrity.
- Concrete Floors and Insulation: Installation of high-quality concrete ground floors and appropriate insulation, meeting building regulations and enhancing energy efficiency.
- Section 104 and Section 38 Works: Diligent execution of all necessary works to facilitate the seamless adoption of roads, sewers, and drainage infrastructure by the local authorities.
- Site Entrance Construction: Creation of a new, accessible site entrance off New Hay Road, incorporating necessary roadworks, drainage, and landscaping, while securing all requisite local authority licenses and approvals.
Demonstrating Expertise and Precision
Durkan & Sons leveraged their extensive experience and industry knowledge to deliver the project’s infrastructure with efficiency and an unwavering commitment to quality:
- Optimized Site Preparation: Ensuring the site was meticulously prepared for construction, maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption.
- Sustainable Drainage Solutions: Implementing a robust drainage strategy incorporating SuDS components to effectively manage water runoff and minimize environmental impact.
- Structural Integrity: Constructing durable foundations, substructures, and retaining walls, providing a solid and reliable base for the new homes.
- Uncompromising Quality: Maintaining a high standard of workmanship across all aspects of the project, from road construction to individual plot works.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with Section 104 and Section 38 regulations, facilitating the smooth adoption of infrastructure by local authorities.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Creating a safe and convenient site entrance, adhering to all necessary licensing and approval procedures.
