Charging Hub aims to give residents and visitors in the North Somerset area a taste for what it would be like to dump the diesel and switch to electric, offering rapid 50kW charging which takes around 30 minutes to top up a typical EV battery.

The scheme will involve full groundworks and civils for the reconfiguration of the roundabout in the Parish Wharf Leisure centre, and management an coordination for the canopy, Solar PV and Electrical components.

The project architect, Bath-based Hewitt Studios LLP have kindly given us permission to use their image.

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EJ McGrath Construction wins its second National Award in Pedestrian Environment category from Local Government

Back in 2011, EJ McGrath Construction won the Pedestrian Environment category for its Paving work on the £3.9m improvement of Pier Square. Now, the latest paving and groundworks project by EJ McGrath in Weston-super-Mare has also taken the crown.

The judges of the award were particularly impressed by how the scheme has improved outcomes for the surrounding areas such as supporting shops on South Parade, which were previously hidden by trees and a shoulder-high wall.

The paving and stonework used on the project is granite, which is not only high quality and durable, but also matches the paving used throughout the award-winning seafront. It was chosen to provide a subtle, yet attractive surface.

Cllr Mike Bell, deputy leader at North Somerset Council, said: ‘This award recognises the hard work put in by a dedicated team to transform the Italian Gardens. I’m delighted this accolade helps raise the profile of Weston town centre as a focal point for events and activities.
‘I look forward to the council completing further improvements to the area as part of our ambitious regeneration programme.’
Prof Steve West, chair of the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, added: ‘It’s terrific to see the transformation of Weston-Super-Mare’s Italian Gardens receiving national recognition and winning this award.

‘We’re proud to have supported this fantastic enhancement to the town centre; creating an attractive and vibrant open space which should encourage even more people to live, work or pay a visit to Weston-super-Mare and support the local economy.’

https://www.localgov.co.uk/Pedestrian-Environment-Winner-Italian-Gardens-North-Somerset-Council/47650

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The building at the site of the former bus station is part of Central Square, a development that will include one million sq ft (92,903 sq m) of office, residential and retail space.

Work has commenced and is due for completion September 2018

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We were on site for this logistically challenging project for over 2 years in Bristol City Centre.

With an average of 200,000 people passing through our site each day, we subcontracted to North Midland Construction.

Our package included

Full Groundworks including ducting and drainage
installation of kerbing, paving, setts and cobbles totalling over 8000 m²
installation of large granite seating and planter units

See more in our Case Study here

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EJ McGrath worked alongside Skanska on this fantastic new public space just off the High Street in Weston-super-mare’s town centre.  Working to a tight and ambitious deadline set by the client, North Somerset Council the project was completed from Start to finish in less than 8 months.

For more details please see our Weston-super-Mare Town Square Case Study

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