Pictured above: A CGI of Bournville College
St. Modwen is forging ahead with the regeneration of Longbridge
with contractor John Sisk & Son Ltd. appointed to implement a
£7 million programme of road works on the A38 (Bristol Road
South) and Longbridge Lane.
A 15 month programme of works will start imminently on
Longbridge Lane, from its junction with the A38 (Bristol Road
South) up to the junction with Tessall Lane, with works due for
completion in autumn 2011. The improvements are designed to
open up access to the new £66 million Bournville College,
which is currently under construction on the Longbridge North phase
of the £1 billion regeneration scheme and is the first
element of a vibrant new town centre planned for Longbridge.
Mark Batchelor, construction manager for St. Modwen, said: "The
road works which will soon be under way represent the first stage
of St. Modwen's planned investment in upgrading the infrastructure
and public areas throughout Longbridge. A crucial part of the
delivery programme for the new Bournville College, the intention is
to create links between the College and the A38 (Bristol Road
South), while also improving traffic flows and public safety in the
area.
"Contractor John Sisk & Son Ltd has been appointed to
progress the works, which are being phased to ensure there is
minimal disruption to the public and surrounding businesses.
A traffic management system will also be in place at certain
times to keep the traffic moving along this key arterial route.
St. Modwen has communicated with nearby residents to alert
them to these works taking place and Sisk will be working to the
high standards outlined within the Considerate Constructors Scheme,
which means consideration will be given to our neighbours at all
times and any inconvenience will be kept to a minimum."
The new purpose-built Bournville College at Longbridge is a
landmark 250,000 sq ft building spanning six storeys.
Designed to create a dynamic new learning environment for
over 15,000 students in both further and higher education, the new
College will open its doors in September 2011. It is an
important element in wider the regeneration of the former MG Rover
plant at Longbridge and is expected to act as a catalyst for the
creation of a new town centre at Longbridge.
Cathal McManus, project manager for John Sisk & Son Ltd.
said: "Sisk has a long-standing relationship with St. Modwen,
having worked for the regeneration specialist on several projects,
and now we have successfully tendered for the Longbridge road works
via the OJEU process we are in the privileged position of working
with St. Modwen once again on a high calibre development scheme.
St. Modwen has long term plans to transform this area of
Birmingham and we are looking forward to forming a dedicated,
highly skilled team to undertake a programme of works that will be
key to the delivery of the new Bournville College."