Birse Civils

The A34 Alderley Edge Bypass for Cheshire East Council is an example of how Birse Civils used Envirolink Northwest's support to help with the specification of recycled materials and the assessment of figures such as C02 savings and the tonnage of recycled and sustainable material used.

More than 468,000 tonnes of sustainable, recycled content materials has so far been sourced for the scheme including over 53,000 meters of recycled pipes and ducting. The scheme is still ongoing so these figures will increase further before completion.

Reducing environmental impact is only one of the ways Birse Civils adds value on construction projects. Engaging with the local community, Birse Civils hold weekly public surgeries, attend Parish Council meetings and regularly visit residents to keep them informed of progress with projects.

In response to community feedback, Cheshire East Council and Birse Civils have in several cases responded to community requests and have amended designs accordingly to increase the aesthetic appeal of the scheme as a whole. These measures include increasing the height of raised embankments and increased planting of trees and shrubs to obscure the view of the road from residential properties.

Efforts haven't gone unnoticed, and the project was recently awarded 38 out of 40 by the Considerate Contractor Scheme, the industry's measure of a contractor's achievement.

The new bypass will deliver a much needed transport route and includes several environmental measures that mitigate its impact on the natural beauty of the area. The road also includes the building of 10km of cycle-ways and footpaths, ensuring that the project delivers benefits to the full spectrum of road users.