Hitchin Cricket club.
Location Hitchin
Sector Civils
Value £1.5M
The Hitchin Cricket Club redevelopment project involved the renovation of the existing clubhouse, construction of new all-weather facilities, and significant upgrades to the site's infrastructure, including a new access road, car park, and drainage systems.
Gobion Construction, as a subcontractor to Morgan Sindall, played a crucial role in the project by executing a comprehensive range of civil engineering works, including earthworks, road construction, drainage, and infrastructure installation.
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Extensive earthworks, including excavation of over 9,000m³ of material for site preparation.
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Reconstruction of the main access road to modern standards to accommodate increased traffic loads, including HGV access.
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Installation of drainage systems, including storm water drainage and foul drainage, to serve the new facilities and car park.
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Installation of street lighting for the new car park, which accommodates 60 vehicles.
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Construction of gabion walls to address level differences across the site.
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Construction of a new pitch service road using grassgrid technology.
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Construction of foundations for the new pavilion using reinforced concrete.
Project Challenges
Working within an active sporting environment, the project required careful planning and execution to minimise disruption to the ongoing activities of the cricket club.
Meeting tight deadlines, the project had a demanding schedule to minimise disruption to the club's season.
Ensuring high quality finishes, the project required a high level of attention to detail to create a high-quality and durable infrastructure for the club.
Technical Expertise
Gobion Construction demonstrated its technical expertise in executing a wide range of civil engineering works, including:
Efficient earthworks operations to handle large volumes of excavated material and prepare the site for development.
Skilled road construction techniques to create a durable and high-quality access road.
Effective drainage design and installation to manage stormwater runoff and prevent flooding.
Project Management, Gobion effectively managed all aspects of the project, including planning, scheduling, procurement, and site supervision, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and approvals.
Safety and Compliance, Gobion prioritised safety throughout the project, adhering to all relevant safety regulations and implementing stringent safety protocols.
