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Progress in the period includes:
- site set up and enabling works
- site surveys, including dilapidation surveys, and testing
- installation of noise, vibration, and dust monitors at points on site closest to neighbouring properties
- site security installation of heras fencing, gates, hoarding panels, and CCTV
- preparation of piling platforms and piling commencement
Works to be undertaken in the next four weeks include:
- continuation of site set up, including installation of remaining hoarding and installation of additional site welfare facilities, and surveys
- continuation of piling. We are aware that this operation has been noisy, and we apologise for any disruption this has caused. We have now installed over half of the piles and these works are due for completion in early September. Whilst we aim to keep disruption to a minimum the piling work will create noise and possible vibration. We are really excited to be the first project in the UK to use a fully electric piling rig.
- commence drainage installation
- cutting down piles to platform height – this will be a noisy activity and will be undertaken on an intermittent basis over the next 3 to 4 months
Progress photos
Working within the community
We are continuing to work closely with the local community to offer various benefits as the project progresses. Some of our community impact initiatives to date include:
- North Ayrshire Community Lunch – Morgan Sindall was delighted to be a sponsor of SCAPE Scotland’s Ayrshire Community lunch where locals from across the county – including North Ayrshire enjoyed a warm afternoon of food, fun, and connection. It was great to see such a successful turn out with almost 60 people there to enjoy the afternoon.
- Ardrossan Community Campus achieves Morgan Sindall’s 10 Tonne Challenge – Morgan Sindall’s 10 Tonne Challenge encourages our project teams to explore ways to reduce the carbon footprint of projects by at least 10 tonnes to achieve the challenge. The Ardrossan Community Campus project team smashed the target, saving 1622 tonnes of CO2 by using recycled tubular steel from oil rigs to form steel piles. This equates to heating as many as 601 UK homes annually. Check out the report below!
Report
Project background: a new build, community campus on the West Coast of Scotland
What we did to achieve the Project Carbon Challenge:
- used recycled tubular steel from oil rigs to form steel piles
- eliminated the need for unnecessary virgin materials to be procured
- enhanced design with circular economy at the forefront of our agenda
Project highlights:
- 1622 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2) saved
- supporting customers to decarbonise using CarboniCa
- equivalent to 601 UK homes heated annually
To find out more about project progress and our approach to responsible business, please visit Morgan Sindall’s dedicated Ardrossan project website.
Concerns or complaints
We will continue to try and minimise disruption to all local residents/neighbours, but should you experience any issues please contact Victoria Proven, site manager, on 07773 592674.
Project working hours
Project working hours are as follows:
- 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Deliveries will not be allowed onto site before 8am and after 6pm and will be part of CLOCS system with timed delivery slots. The next holiday is 22 September 2025.
- 8am to 1pm Saturday (only with prior council approval)
- 8am to 1pm Sunday (only with prior council approval and will be limited to non-disruptive activities such as carpet laying and decoration)
Security
The site is monitored via CCTV camera towers which activate whenever anyone breaches the site perimeter. This is a 24/7 service, and the site is also monitored via mobile patrols. If you see anything suspicious or have any security concerns, please contact Victoria directly on 07773 592674.
