Civil and structural engineering services are being provided by BSP Consulting for an £8.8m Grantham council depot scheme.
Work is now under way on site at the depot being delivered by Lindum Group for South Kesteven District Council.
The project in Turnpike Close, Grantham, will offer modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that will be home to more than 250 staff.
Bin collection, street cleaning, and parks maintenance teams will operate from there, alongside housing repairs and maintenance teams. There will also be an extensive workshop for maintaining the council’s vehicle fleet.
The scheme was designed by Franklin Ellis Architects.
BSP Consulting director Paul Elphick said: “It’s great news that work is now under way on this Grantham council depot scheme that BSP is providing civil and structural engineering services for.
“We have worked with Lindum Group on a number of occasions and on a range of projects. This latest development will replace an outdated depot and provide modern facilities for the council and its staff.”
South Kesteven District Council
SKDC’s Cabinet Member for Property and Public Engagement Cllr Richard Cleaver said the new site would allow service provision to expand to meet the needs of a growing population.
“I am delighted to see work under way on the site,” he said. “This is a significant capital investment that demonstrates SKDC’s commitment to future-proofing services for our residents.
“The current depot at Alexandra Road, Grantham, was built in the 1970s and is now at the end of its operational life. It is no longer fit-for-purpose, does not allow for service expansion and does not support the Council’s current and future operational needs.
“There are also issues with site access as it is in the heart of a residential area, health and safety concerns with respect to movement of vehicles and poor welfare standards for staff.”
The Council Leader, Cllr Ashley Baxter, said the new depot would have a positive impact on the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions and sustainability had been a core part of the design process.
“The new depot building has been designed with energy-efficiency in mind, will be cheaper to run and bring much-improved improved welfare standards for a valued, frontline workforce,” he said.
“There will be drying areas for staff, plus a canteen and training facilities, alongside an emergency planning facility and the infrastructure to enable increased use of electric vehicles, which will save money on traditional fuel costs.”
Lindum Group Co-chairman Edward Chambers said: “Lindum is pleased to be collaborating once again with South Kesteven District Council. We share SKDC’s vision of creating facilities that foster operational efficiency and sustainability while being future proof.
“I look forward to seeing this building progress over the coming months and once complete, it will ensure SKDC can continue to meet the needs of a growing population by providing vital services from a modern, purpose-built facility.”
The Alexandra Road depot will remain operational until the new site is ready in 2025/26.
Read how the BBC reported news of work starting on site at the Grantham council depot scheme here.
