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Construction Update December 2022

- We will refill the trench on Blackdown Road and reopen the footpath before the Christmas period.
- There will be an increase in site traffic as we continue with the demolition of the Fuel Depot in the Southern SANG.
Residents who live nearby will receive further information. As always, our team will closely monitor noise levels and stay within the agreed working times. - The team is progressing the Loop Road construction works and in coming weeks we will be starting work on the drainage system. There will be some additional traffic to deliver machinery and materials to support these works. Our refurbishment of St. Barbara’s Church continues, the next stage of work includes repairs and external painting.
- Our landscaping team will carry out maintenance along the Village Green, Central SANGs and Mindenhurst Road.
Hannah’s New York Trip
As part of her work on our Junior Leadership Team, Hannah – Mindenhurst’s Environmental Advisor – had the opportunity to visit our Building Team in New York.
It was a great opportunity to learn all about the work we do in the US, and a chance for the two teams to share knowledge and learn from one another.
Hannah delivered a presentation on how at our team looks after staff’s mental health, sharing the work our mental health ambassadors do on a daily basis and the training we provide to our staff – this talk was part of an initiative to share our leading mental health awareness scheme.
The group had a jam packed visit, including visits to the Penn Station upgrade works and Moynihan Train Hall, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church which sits on the 9/11 memorial campus, North Shore University Hospital, the upgraded Empire State Guest Experience, and The Oculus.
#loveconstruction #careersinconstruction
Hope Hub Donations

The Hope Hub is a registered charity working to prevent and end homelessness in Surrey Heath Borough and surrounding areas.
Last year the Mindenhurst team volunteered with The Hope Hub by sorting donations and preparing food parcels for homeless and vulnerable residents.
This year we are collecting donations for their Christmas wishlist at the project office:
- Primark Vouchers
- Sim Card Vouchers (£10)
- Sainsbury’s voucher (£10)
- Waitrose Vouchers
- Christmas gift packs for men and women’s toiletries and washing items
- Men’s deodorant
- Superdrug gift packs for toiletries and washing items
- Greggs vouchers
- Wilco vouchers
- Men’s and ladies’ fleeces (medium and large sizes)
- Warm Socks
- Thermal Gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Joggers (Men’s and ladies (M & L)
- Men’s t-shirts : M & L
- Men’s Jeans (medium eg 34” regular leg)
- Back Packs (medium size – not large hiking size)
- Chocolates & Other festive sweets
- Moisturiser
- Lip Salve
- Puzzle books (crosswords, word search etc)
- Costa vouchers
- MacDonald’s Vouchers
- Chocolate biscuits
- Starbucks Vouchers
- Hand warmer packs
- Christmas Variety packs
- Sleeping bags
- Cereals
- Crisps
- Biscuits (packets and bars)
- Tinned tomatoes
- Tinned vegetables
- Mug Shots
- Pot Noodles
- CupaSoup
- Canned fish and meats (with ring pulls)
- Soft drinks (no alcohol)
- Christmassy food stuffs and sweets (no perishable please)
- Selection boxes
- Small Christmas puds (individual if possible)
- Nuts (salted and unsalted)
- Tins of custard
- Long-life milk
- Items we would buy as treats for ourselves (food or otherwise)
- Puzzle books
- Hand warmers etc, eg
- TERRATHERM adhesive Toe Warmers
- Hot Hands Instant Hand Warmers
- Bramble – 5 Premium Emergency Thermal Survival Weatherproof Sleeping/Bivvy Bag
- MEKKAPRO Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets
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Construction Update November 2022

- Following the approval of the Loop Road (reserved
matters) planning application, we have begun
work on the new Loop Road at the site of the
former Princess Royal Barracks. The Loop Road
will facilitate access for future residential parcels
and is on track to be completed next summer. - We will finish demolishing the Officers Mess on
Minorca Road. - To make way for the Southern SANG, we will finish the
demolition works in this area, including the old fuel
depot. As always, our team will closely monitor levels
of noise and dust during the works and take steps –
such as dampening the area – to reduce the impact
on residents. - We will carry out tree protection works and remove a
small number of select trees to make way for the Loop
Road and to allow demolition works inside the wire. - We will repair and install white lining, bollards and
signage along the spine road. Some sections of
footpath will be closed during construction, with
clearly signposted diversions in place to help you
on your way. - Our refurbishment of the iconic St. Barbara’s Church
continues, including the final stages of paint stripping
works, followed by re-decoration.
Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the MacMillan bake sale at our community drop-in event, we raised a grand total of £61.
It was really excellent to meet you all and we hope you enjoyed the cake! #MacmillanCoffeeMorning
Reptile Awareness Day

Happy reptile awareness day! Mindenhurst is home to a variety of reptile life, including Slow Worms, Common Lizards, and Grass Snakes!
We look out for these reptiles by setting up log piles like this for them to hibernate in or by rehoming them, ensuring they remain safe while works take place.
Learn how to make your own hibernaculum here: https://crowd.in/Q5HzxW

Mindenhurst team achieves “outstanding” rating for Considerate Construction
The Mindenhurst team has received an outstanding rating following the most recent site inspection carried out by assessors from the nationally recognised Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).
Assessment staff from the CCS attended on 6th September to review the approach being taken at the Mindenhurst construction site.
The assessors reviewed the project for three key factors: respect for the community, care for the environment and valuing the site’s workforce. Under all three categories the project received the maximum score of 15, providing a total score of 45 out of 45, the maximum possible score for the three areas of assessment, enough for an ‘Excellent’ rating.
In addition, two extra points were awarded for the project’s Wild Week environmental engagement with the local community and new Neurodiversity staff training.
This resulted in an overall score of 47 out of the maximum possible award of 50 points and the ‘Outstanding’ rating being achieved by the project for the first time ever.
We are pleased by this recognition following steadily improved scoring in the 6 monthly CCS assessments over recent years, increasing from a Very Good rating in 2017 and 2018 and Excellent between 2019 and 2021.
The achievement of the Outstanding score reflects the project’s longstanding commitment to place the community foremost and value its hardworking site staff. Commenting on the recent work by Mindenhurst, September’s CCS assessment report stated:
“The site continues to leave an excellent impression of the industry and aims of the scheme. The Company is to be commended on their Net Zero commitment on carbon and the project team have clearly involved the local community and encourage them to contribute and help enrich their natural environment. Impressive promotion of environmental issues has taken place with Wild Week“.
Wild Week celebrated the local environment and wildlife and included fun and informative events for all ages within the community. There were two Bat Walks lead by Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) through the local woodland using bat detectors to hear their calls. SWT also held a Wildlife Talk where they discussed the wide variety of animals living in the area. There were also multiple Minibeast Hunts for children, a Wild Photography Competition, a community Butterfly Survey, Tree Trail, and promotion of the Hedgehog Street charity.
The report also commended the in-depth study and promotion of Neurodiversity related to diversity and inclusion. As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of our workforce, our Senior Construction Manager gives regular presentations to the site operations staff, senior leadership team and the wider business on the subjects of Stress at Work and Neurodiversity. The Construction Industry typically benefits from a high proportion of people with neurodiversities, so we have invested time in celebrating, raising awareness, reducing the stigma, and opening up the conversation on how these individuals benefit the workplace with their diverse thinking. The presentations highlight to Managers the adjustments that can be made in the workplace and the importance of adapting on-site training and instruction to recognise that not everyone is neurotypical. We were delighted that this initiative was recognised as best practice by the Considerate Constructors Scheme in September, in addition we were awarded an ‘outstanding’ award for the first time at the Mindenhurst site.