Wakefield Flood Alleviation Scheme

Project Value

£7,800,000

Client Name

Galliford Try

Project Type

Civil Engineering and Water Infrastructure

The Wakefield FAS Team were winners at the 2014 ICE awards

CPC Civils were successfully awarded the Wakefield Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) contract in 2010 and completed works in 2013. The Wakefield FAS Project was a major flood alleviation scheme, split into several phases, to ensure protection within Wakefield for up to 1 in 100 year flooding, protecting 715 homes and 59 businesses as well as the A638 dual carriageway.

Ings Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme was a National Capital Project delivered under the NCF Framework. We worked closely with Galliford Try as their sole Civil Engineering Sub Contractor throughout the duration of the scheme.

The scheme itself was a strategic plan to provide the City of Wakefield with a 1:100 year flood defence. The project consisted of many different types of construction in order to achieve the required standard, and covered around 20 different working areas within the City itself. These ranged from 2 large Dam Structures including deep drainage, using large diameter concrete pipes, bulk earthworks, reinforced concrete structures and sheet piles through to minor concrete repairs on existing structures. We also undertook a substantial road crossing under the 6 lane arterial road into Wakefield without a single service strike. Further to this, other work was carried out in private gardens, public highways and retail developments.
Throughout the project we worked as close partners with the entire delivery team and constantly provided either best practice ideas or efficiency saving in the true meaning of partnering.

On Phases M to Q, CPC Civils installed a new bypass road built over the existing water course. To do so CPC Civils installed 110 meters of twin 3 meter by 2 meter pre-cast culverts. The culverts were fabricated off site by FP McCann, as a modular product, and installed by CPC Civils using a 120T Mobile Crane and culvert pullers. Furthermore, the innovation in using the culverts to divert a main road during the construction work won CPC Civils and Galliford Try the Exemplar Performance Award from the Environment Agency.

The works on the contract phase S to T were to widen existing brooks and streams to reduce flood risk, traditionally these streams were dammed off and over pumped whilst the works was carried out, we decided to temporarily divert the water course by burying a 600mm pipe beside the work area thus reducing fuel consumption and minimising risk of spillages of fuels and oils. Although overall there was very little cost saving there was a far greater saving from an environmental point of view as once the pipe was installed it did not require any maintenance.

Client Testimonials

“We have formed not only fantastic working relationships but also lasting friendships. I would not hesitate in working with CPC Civils again, as they are without question the most helpful, skilful and friendly partner you could wish for, and I look forward to developing this already fruitful relationship further in the coming years.”

Steve HamerSenior Project Manager - Galliford Try

“Well done Wayne Barron, John Donnellan, Pat Concannon, Conall Cunningham and the CPC team. We had a phone call from Paul Dennison (Severn Trent Water), he and his colleagues are very complimentary of the work at Kingsholm. They praised the tidiness, the setup, the workforce attitude and the standard of workmanship completed at the site ”

Mick HealeyContracts Manager - Amey PLC

“I could sit and write multiple examples where CPC and your team have, in my opinion, gone above and beyond what would normally be expected. I would however just like to say that this ongoing attitude, and excellent working relationship, has not only aided Centro in 2 current Metro extensions it has also given me huge confidence in the planning of 5 further Metro extensions. It’s also made my job very enjoyable”

Wayne CockrellUtilities Officer - Centro

“Interesting weekend replacing a 12m length of sewer that had collapsed underneath a railway line in Bloxwich. Within 48 hours the team were able to diagnose the problem and work up a design and complete the repair. Amazing collaboration between STW, Amey, CPC and Network Rail”

Paul SpibyService Delivery Manager - Severn Trent Water

Carillion have been impressed by the high safety, quality and overall standards of your on-site Supervision, quality of workmanship and the ability to complete the works in line with the agreed programme. It has been a pleasure working with the team from CPC Civils on the Lower Don Valley Flood Defence Project and we welcome working with them once more on future successful projects

Matin BlackCarillion Construction

“Just a quick note to say thanks for taking the time to show us round last Thursday – I was very impressed by the way that work at the site was being managed, so please pass my congratulations on to the CPC team”

David WiddowsonYorkshire Water

“A big thank you to the CPC team regarding the Achilles Audit undertaken on site – keep up the good work!”

Andy GustardAmey PLC

“First and foremost, thanks to CPC for all the help and advice over the past 12 months. To each and every tradesman, your engineer, steelworkers, shuttering team, stone masons etc, a big thank you. At the risk of embarrassing anyone, we found everyone polite and obliging”

Derek NewellLocal Resident

“I would like to thank all those who have worked on this project, especially the men who have been on site every day. In the 8 months of the work we have been kept fully informed at all times of the progress and all those concerned with the work have gone out of their way to be courteous and helpful.”

Roger MarshLocal Resident - Oaken Park Project

“Thanks to the installation teams from JP Concrete and CPC Civils for a safe and excellent quality installation, very good job.”

Kevin OwensDelivery Manager - Kier IOS

“I am pleased to tell you that I have been asked by the Project Board to express their appreciation for the way you and your subcontractors have undertaken the District Heating Main Extension contract to date. We appreciate the professional manner in which you have proceeded with the planning and construction of the project despite the uncertain caused by delays in funding approval and agreements with landowners. The Board consider that your working methods, attention to detail, project management and health & saftey are excellent.”

Peter MannPractice Manager - Highways Design

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you provided my students with last week. The effort, time and organisation that went into planning the visit is much appreciated. The resources you have given us are superb and will allow the students to really develop their understanding of flood management in their local area.”

Jessica FearnsideHead of Geography - Horbury School