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Search the Public Notice PortalAN engineering firm has been appointed to carry out multimillion pound works on a major roundabout in Colchester.
Essex County Council and Colchester Council has appointed Jackson Civil Engineering, in Suffolk, to lead the building works on the £15.2million redevelopment of St Botolph’s Circus.
Plans to revamp the area were announced in 2023, and tree-felling works on the roundabout finally began late last month.
The project is being funded by the previous government’s levelling up fund which was awarded to the city.
The scheme will see the existing roundabout made smaller in effort to create a public plaza area on St Botolph’s Street.
Works will include the removal of the existing underpasses and subways, new crossing points on each arm of the roundabout and on Stanwell Street added, improved pavement and cycle spaces.
There will also be new cycling links to promote greener travel into the city centre, enhanced landscaping and space for pop-up shops and stands.
David King, leader of Colchester Council, said: “This is a key moment in the regeneration of the city centre.
“Awarding the tender means we can move forward with confidence and get this important scheme underway, working with a contractor which has a proven track record of delivery.
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“St Botolph’s is a vital gateway into the city centre, and its transformation will not only improve connectivity but create a welcoming, vibrant space for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our city.
“Overall, the project is part of a bold vision to regenerate the city centre and ensure Colchester is ready for the future.”
The authority says construction is expected to start in April.
Works are should take about 18 months and are scheduled to be completed in Autumn 2027.
Councillor Kevin Bentley, leader of Essex County Council, said: “Colchester is evolving and continues to grow.
“By working to gain investment in our city centre, we are shaping the latest chapter in Colchester’s rich 2,000 year history, and taking on responsibility for change as our forebears have done dating back to the Romans.
"We have a huge number of people travelling through St Botolph’s, and as a meeting point of cars, cyclists, train and bus users and pedestrians, it is an important gateway into the city centre and an area that needs to work for everyone, offering a safe, accessible and pleasant environment."
The decision to appoint Jackson Civil Engineering is currently subject to a call-in period ending at 5pm tomorrow, the council says. This means it could be formally challenged before then.
A spokesperson for Jackson Civil Engineering said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to construct the St Botolph’s Circus scheme and look forward to working closely with Essex County Council, Colchester Council and local partners to deliver the work.
"It represents a significant investment in Colchester’s future, and we are proud to be playing a part in transforming the area and making it safer and more accessible for everyone who uses it.”
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