Construction Update - September 2021

Construction Update - September 2021

We’ve got lots going on around Deepcut Village from ecological surveys to remediation.

Construction activities

1 – Japanese Knotweed will be removed under license from the area in front of the museum building. These works are expected to take 2 days to complete.

2 – Temporary drop kerbs will be installed on Canada Road to allow new Bovis residents access to their driveways. These works will commence on 1st September and will take 2 weeks to complete.
There may be some local footpath closures while tarmac repairs are made. Road signage will be in place to alert residents of operatives working in the road. There will be no road closures during these works, however roads will be narrowed with barriers and appropriate signage in both directions.

3 – There will be additional small works undertaken to Mindenhurst Road, as requested by the Council.

4 – Works will be commencing on the Bovis Bank. This is the area to the North of Royal Way, just next to the Bovis fence line. Works in this area will be remediation of the ground to remove contaminated material. Works will be accessed through the Bovis parcel and therefore there will be no additional traffic expected on the Royal Way. All footpaths in surrounding areas will remain open during the works. These works are expected to take around 4 weeks to complete.

5 – Soft landscaping will commence on the LAP area of the Central SANGS, on Newfoundland Road. These works will include seeding and planting of shrubs and trees. Access to the work site will be via Newfoundland Road with a slight increase in construction traffic in this area.

6 – Contractors will start to mobilise for soft landscaping works to be conducted on the Green Swathe. This will include installation of fencing and welfare units. Deliveries will be via the Frimley Lock path located South of the Cala development.

7 – Maintenance works to the Village Green and Central SANGS will be ongoing throughout September, including grass cutting, weeding, pruning and planting.

8 – Works will re-commence on Blackdown Road for the installation of a new substation. Works will include, the removal of a rhododendron which is considered
a pernicious weed, and the excavation of a multiservice trench along the length of the MOD access road to the Sergeants’ Mess. It is anticipated that these works will continue into October.

9 – Maintenance will be carried out at the Maultway and Northern Access Roundabouts to cut the grass and wild flowers. Cutting is essential at this time of year to keep excess grass and weeds at bay, and to encourage wildflower growth next year.

What else is on

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New outdoor spaces are opened for the community to enjoy

Village green and pond open to the public

Local residents are free to enjoy some newly-opened outdoor public spaces now that the pond and village green areas have been completed.

Despite the disruption caused by Covid-19, the Skanska team was able to open these green spaces to the public at the end of May. The village green and pond areas are part of the development’s planned community facilities. There is a new children’s play area nearby, which we are pleased to open to the public on 4th July following updated government guidance. In addition, planning permission has recently been granted for the new village pub, The Frog, which will sit by the green.

Leisliane Garcia, Development Director at Mindenhurst, said: “We are really proud to welcome our neighbours to these new community facilities. The green’s landscape design is based on heathland plants that reflect the natural ecology of the area and provide quality and sustainability. As lockdown restrictions begin to be eased, we are delighted to offer these outdoor spaces for the community to enjoy”.

Works will be ongoing in areas to maintain and improve quality. Should you need to report an issue, please get in touch at hello@mindenhurst.co.uk.

What else is on

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Reduction in Community Engagement Activities

At Mindenhurst we are closely following the government guidance and are adhering to their advice to reduce social contact. This will unfortunately reduce the amount of face to face engagement we have with the community including the Drop-In sessions and other public commitments. The best way to keep up to date with developments at Mindenhurst is to check our website, where you can find construction updates, cancellation notices for public events, and send us any questions you may have. Please be advised that responses to queries submitted may take slightly longer.

What else is on

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Earlier this month, the modular units were successfully delivered to site,...
Green Spaces Transferred to The Land Trust
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We’re pleased to share that the Central SANG, Southern SANG, Village Green...
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Case study - Portesbery school christmas

Santa Claus at Portesbery School

Portesbery is a local school which cater for children and young people up to the age of 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Skanska approached the school and offered support over the Christmas period. Portesbery asked us if we would like to provide them with a  ‘Santa Claus’ to give out presents to the students.

The children were thrilled with the experience of meeting Santa and each received a gift chosen by the teachers specifically for them. It was also very moving and rewarding for Santa and his helpers to be able to provide this experience for the children.

What else is on

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We’re pleased to share that the Central SANG, Southern SANG, Village Green...
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