Link were appointed by Herefordshire County Council to support the S106 works to the village of Burghill. The works consisted of passive traffic calming measures to be introduced through the section of the village where a school was situated. Further works to improve the pedestrian access and safety of the school were also completed.

In order to improve the safety of the area, traffic calming measures such as white line marking, dragon teeth, gateway design and new 20mph while lights are flashing signs were introduced.

This forms part of larger S106 works throughout Herefordshire to improve the safety for pedestrians, residents and school areas. Link are involved in a number of other traffic calming projects with Herefordshire County Council. Safety is of the upmost importance, which is why Link believes that these works in Herefordshire are key.

Link was appointed by Cardiff BMX Racing Club to undertake the design of the flood risk and drainage elements of the development of a BMX track and associated facilities.

Link’s team prepared a package of work in support of a SuDS Approval Body application, which included:

• On-site drainage strategy drawings;
• 3D design of attenuation ponds and conveyance swales, to discharge surface runoff into the wetlands to the south at a suitable location. Completed in co-ordination with relevant design team parties;
• Long and cross sections of the proposed ponds, swales and outfall arrangements;
• SAB Application Documents.

The site had a tight boundary defined by existing fencing and high levels of groundwater and surface water flooding had been experienced in the area. In spite of these constraints, Link designed a robust drainage strategy both on-site and beyond the boundary to the point of outfall.

Link were appointed by Bridge Industrial to lead discussions with TfL and obtain S278 Technical Approval for the required improvements to an existing access onto the A13 Alfred’s Way, Barking.

The proposed detailed design was to be in accordance with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Transport for London design standards in line with the consented planning applications details, including:

• Full 2D and 3D design and setting out

• Pavement and Kerbing construction
• Road markings and signage to TSRG
• Stage 1/2 Road Safety Audit responses

The scope included detailed discussions with TfL and RMS to agree the final arrangement and construction requirements while considering site constraints, timescale risks and costs for our client. Ultimately, our input included detailed negotiations to support commuted sums calculations and the final S278 agreement between our client and TfL.

Bridge Industrial broke ground in September 2022 and has some interesting features being a Net Zero Carbon Development. You can read more about it below.

Link was appointed by Redsun Projects Limited to prepare a detailed Civil and Structural design for a logistics development comprising of 4 units with ancillary offices, external yards and car parks with a total area of approximately 332,500sqft., and to provide and agree a detailed highways design for the proposed access off Hortonwood 45, Telford. The proposed detailed design was to be in accordance with TR66, TR34, National House Building Council, and Telford & Wrekin Council Highways Design Guide including:

• Planning Support;
• Production of Flood Risk Assessment;
• Detailed Civil and Structural Engineering design to support construction;
• Foundation design;
• Pavement, kerbing and external works construction make-up;
• Post novation services within a D&B contract.

Link was commissioned to continue to support this development during construction through a novation agreement with the successful Design and Build contractor.