Eric Wright Group

Our Bromsgrove Water team recently welcomed 14 students from the Gambian Islamic Community Centre in Smethwick, #Birmingham as part of our World of Work Experience programme. Neal Whittle, our Water managing director said "The students presented the output of their week and each group was truly amazing. They blew us away with the quality of their presentations and how well they had worked as a team. Hopefully we have given them an insight into our industry and the career opportunities they could pursue." 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRXwGuES #WOWEX

We are pleased to welcome the recent £57.9 million government funding boost for the A582 South Ribble Western Distributor Upgrade, which forms a key part of the Preston, South Ribble & Lancashire City Deal.    This strategic investment will improve transport for motorists, public transport and cycling as well as playing a crucial role in unlocking the full potential of Lancashire Central, our flagship employment-led site adjacent to the M65 terminus roundabout at Bamber Bridge.   With planning permission in place for up to 1.7 million sq ft of high-quality commercial space and the creation of up to 5,600 jobs on completion, this boost will help deliver vital infrastructure that will support development, attract investment, and deliver homes, jobs and sustainable transport connections for local communities and businesses.   The Eric Wright Group remain committed to collaborating with Lancashire County Council, Homes England, Preston City Council, and South Ribble Borough Council under the City Deal umbrella to help deliver this transformative vision for Central Lancashire. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecPnz5eT Karen Hirst | James Scott | Kate Healey | Clare Coyne | Jeremy Hartley

Our Civil Engineering team are back onsite at their Tram Bridge project, following an activity pause over the winter break. Antony Mulligan, Contracts Manager commented: “We are delighted to be moving forward with the replacement of the historic Tram Bridge for our clients, Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council. “The project continues to move at pace with us already completing the first in river pier and the two land abutments. We are currently constructing the second, and final, in river pier which will see us complete the substructure. The steel superstructure of the bridge is currently being fabricated off site ready to be installed later this year.” 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3quDrt9

The pier construction at Salford Rise nears completion as our Civil Engineering team look ahead to lifting in the precast beams for the new bridge 🌉 The team have also started on the reinforced earth retaining wall behind the north abutment, which will allow the completion of the embankment to the north. The project is being delivered for client English Cities Fund (Muse, Legal & General and Homes England) as part of their Crescent Salford Masterplan.

Our Construction team joined Great Places Housing Group and Manchester City Council’s Housing Lead to celebrate the topping out new affordable housing development, Laystall Street in Manchester city centre. Adam Pickford, our Operations Manager, said: "This is the second project in Ancoats that we have worked on with our valued client Great Places Housing Group and it’s great to see Laystall Street now reaching its highest point. The project continues to progress well with the brickwork taking shape and the roof works close to completion." 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehcpq47f #UrbanRegeneration #PlaceMaking

Eric Wright Facilities Management are delighted to have been awarded a one-year contract extension and additional services with Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking forward to continuing to provide an excellent service and to strengthen the relationship we have with our valued client. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eH8cNCYG

Our Water #Midlands team have hosted site tours for the Hafren Dyfrdwy board at Churchstoke Sewage Treatment Works and Montgomery Sewage Treatment Works. The board members were able to see the Water Framework Directive projects nearing completion following challenging conditions and delivery timescales. Fran Sykes, HD Senior Programme Manager, said: “These visits to two of our Hafren Dyfrdwy sewerage treatment sites provided a great opportunity to demonstrate the progress and investment being made in the area. It was a pleasure to host a great day, which was enjoyed by all. Thank you to the Eric Wright team and we hope to keep working closely on schemes in the future.”

Our Construction team have proudly completed a £5m expansion project at Rumworth School, Bolton for client Bolton Council. The purpose built, two-story expansion has been specially designed with 14 modern classrooms and flexible spaces for learning to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8B6dJtC Clear Futures | Cassidy+Ashton Architects, Building Surveyors & Town Planners | Rumworth School #Construction #Education

Our Civils team are delivering the new Queensway Tunnel monument for client Merseytravel. The historic monument is set to make a long-awaited return to the entrance of Liverpool’s Queensway Tunnel. The base is already in place and the decorative bronze panelling is currently being installed, complete with inscriptions from the Birkenhead structure and a 2025 tribute. 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecziyUGE #CivilEngineering #TunnelMonument

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Hulme as Managing Director for our Civil Engineering division. With almost 30 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry and an impressive track record from his 9 years as Operations Director we’ll continue to deliver high quality projects and have ambitious plans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHtj49rK