July – September
As we move into summer, activity across Gravity’s delivery partners has ramped up. A key milestone was reached in late June, when construction officially commenced under the Local Development Order (LDO), marked by the first steel deliveries for Agratas’ Building One structure.
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has progressed its early works, completing a temporary compound and platform base that will enable the delivery of its substation. Meanwhile, delivery partners are working towards a coordinated dust suppression strategy in anticipation of continued dry weather.
LDO compliance submissions have been submitted by This is Gravity Ltd for the new leisure facilities that will replace the 37 Club, and by Agratas for the revised Building One. The next LDO compliance submissions are expected for NGET’s substation and the first phase of the internal ring road.
Gravity Site works
- Works to connect the site to essential utilities are progressing on schedule. The electricity connection work is now complete, and the next phase has started. This will be focused on the gas connection work to be carried out by Wales and West Utilities on behalf of This is Gravity. The closure of Woolavington Road is expected to continue until late August. Community questions during these phases should be directed to the Wales & West Utilities contact listed below.
- Agratas and SRM have had extended working hours for steel related works agreed subject to a Section 61. Until December 2025 working hours will be; Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 19:00, Saturday: 07:00 – 18:00 and Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00. Click here to read about the measures to be taken to mitigate the impacts of the extended working hours. Community queries on this should be directed to the construction team via the SRM contact details listed below.
- The formal completion and adoption of Enterprise Way by Somerset Council is under discussion between Gravity, Alun Griffiths and Somerset Council. Subject to agreement to carry-over remaining defects to the defect liability period, the completion certificate can be issued. Following the re-opining of Woolavington Road, works will then start on theVillage Enhancement Scheme (VES), which includes a pedestrian and cycle path connecting Purtion and Woolavington and traffic calming measures.
Other matters
- Upcoming LDO compliance submissions include the NGET substation and the first phase of the internal ring road.
- The respective teams will continue to support and respond to enquiries – contact details are found below.
Contacts
- Gravity: info@thisisgravity.co.uk / 0207 160 0006
- Agratas: communityuk@agratas.com
- NGET: woolavington@nationalgrid.com / 0800 073 1047
- SRM: agratas.community@srm.com / 0333 566 1122
- Wales & West Utilities: Peter Withecombe – 07779878887
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