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Culverted Watercourse Scheme

JMS Engineers were commissioned to provide civil engineering services for a new housing development in Woolpit. The project involved designing and constructing a new site access under a Section 278 Agreement, seamlessly incorporating a culverted watercourse. JMS collaborated closely with key authorities, including the Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority, to navigate regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.

Culverted Watercourse Scheme
DisciplineCivil Engineering
LocationGreen Road, Woolpit
Client typeResidential

The brief

Housing access and watercourse works

JMS Engineers were commissioned to provide civil engineering services for a new housing development in Woolpit. The project involved designing and constructing a new site access under a Section 278 Agreement, seamlessly incorporating a culverted watercourse. JMS collaborated closely with key authorities, including the Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority, to navigate regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.

Engineering response

Approvals and authority coordination

  • Provided new site access with works carried out under S278 Agreement. -New access to incorporate culverted watercourse. -Liaison with all relevant authorities including Highway Authority and LLFA. -Submission of all relevant applications to obtain consent for works.

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