Metro Bus, Bristol City Centre

200,000people through the works each day

We were on site for over two years on this logistically demanding city-centre scheme, with more than 200,000 people passing through the works each day. Delivery meant tight sequencing and traffic management with the public alongside us throughout.

What we delivered

• Full groundworks, including ducting and drainage
• Over 8,000m² of kerbing, paving, setts and cobbles
• Installation of large granite seating and planter units

E.J. McGrath have recently completed the natural stone paving and hard landscaping elements of a £9.6m remodelling of Bristol City Centre. My involvement was as a Client’s Representative, and I am delighted to advise that the quality of the paving work carried out by this contractor was exceptionally high, and their engagement with the Client team exemplary.

I have over 40 years’ experience and have never before been presented with such high-quality work requiring the minimum of supervision. McGrath’s team are quite exceptional and take huge pride in every aspect of every element, with a ‘do it once and do it right’ work ethic.

Whilst there were many challenges throughout, the end result is a high-quality plaza at the very heart of this major city, incorporating a public transport hub. E.J. McGrath can be justly proud of this fine public space, it was a pleasure to work with them.

M.J. Brewer I.Eng MICE, Civil & Contracts Project Manager, Strategic City Transport, Bristol City Council