Runnels Lane
The Runnells Lane development involved a comprehensive approach to addressing several key design and construction challenges. Completed in 2020, the project created 31 new housing units across 10 blocks, including a mix of bungalows and houses, along with a communal green space.
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Project challenges
Significant drainage issues were resolved by designing and installing a foul water pumping station with a rising main, linking to an off-site combined sewer. Surface water was effectively managed by directing runoff to a nearby stream, with attenuation measures included in the large diameter pipes on site. The use of timber frame construction allowed for a reduction in build time, while foundation designs addressed the necessary line and point loads. Localised de-watering was also required due to a high water table. Funded through a Homes England Grant and RCGF funding from Jigsaw Homes, the development provided affordable rental housing, and all units were fully occupied immediately after completion.
Contract value: £3.8m
