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20:07:2010

More success in the civil engineering 'Oscars'

Two schemes carried out by May Gurney working as part of the Norfolk Strategic Partnership (NSP) were commended in the ICE East of England 2010 Merit Awards in Cambridge on 2 July.

The civil engineering 'Oscars' recognise excellence in the design and construction of projects that have delighted clients and brought benefits to the public.

The Lady Julian Foot/Cycle Bridge in Norwich received a commendation in the ‘Physical Achievement’ category.

The £2.5m bridge has boosted environmentally friendly travel and the potential for more development in Norwich by connecting the city centre and the modern Riverside development. It also provides the last link in a key cycling and pedestrian route.

Partners involved in the project included Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, May Gurney, Mott MacDonald, EEDA and the Broads Authority. As well as acting as principal contractor, May Gurney’s steelwork and geotechnical divisions played an important role in the project.

The NORA Utilities Project in Kings Lynn was commended in the ‘Sustainability’ category. The work was carried out by May Gurney on behalf of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.

The project’s overarching aim was to regenerate a brownfield site which had previously been occupied by polluting heavy industries. It has breathed new life into the site which was ravaged by contamination, paving the way for much needed residential housing, commercial and retail development, and completion of a recreational park. The scheme was part of the Borough Council’s long-term vision for a brighter future for this disadvantaged area of West Norfolk.

Of the 8,915m3 of materials excavated during the course of works, 4,150m3 has been reused on site. The project was completed within budget, on time and with a clean health, safety and environmental record.

Click here to read more about the ICE East of England Awards.