Peugeot Works, Coventry

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Prior to the works, detailed liaisons and investigations were needed to determine Taylor Wimpey and Coventry City Council's adoption requirements. The scheme involved

• Existing carriageway and footway removed to prepare for new infrastructure.

• 5-meter-deep excavations conducted to install new gullies and connect them to the sewer system.

• Kerb lines installed, and tree pits formed, laying the groundwork for new landscaping.

• Excavation & replacement of the existing sub-base within the carriageway, along with laying of the base course in preparation for the block paving.

• Tree pits were carefully formed to support new tree planting.

• Street lighting columns were relocated to fit the new street design.

• Residential access points were adjusted to align with the updated layout.

• Bollards were installed to enhanced safely and manage traffic flow.

• Footways were constructed, and block paving was laid to ensure a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish to the streetscape.

KEY FEATURES

• Taylor Wimpey selected JLES Central as the specialist contractor to undertake the finishing works to an in-completed residential estate roads on a project in Coventry.

• Over several years, JLES worked closely with Coventry City Council to finalise a suitable Section 38 redesign for a section of the highway at Peugeot Works. After obtaining technical approval, JLES initiated a phased, 4-month programme as the principal contractor to implement the new streetscape design for the estate.

• Extensive engagement with residents was conducted due to the necessity of full road closures, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining resident satisfaction throughout the project.

• All work was completed under a fixed fee agreement, with no additional costs to the client

• JLES negotiated with Coventry City Council to progress via a Deed of Dedication excluding the requirement for a high value bond to be implemented.

PROJECT Statistics

100

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fixed Fee

£

Contract Value

0

Extras Charged

500

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Resident Liaisons

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Reduction on internal resource

4

Months Project Duration
Weeks Project Duration
Carriageway Resurfacing
Weeks Project Duration

£

Bond Reduction

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Resident Satisfaction
100

Fixed Value

Contract Value

0

Extras Charged

500

Resident Liaisons

reduction on internal resource

4

month project duration

bond reduction

Resident satisfaction

100

%

Fixed fee

0

Extras charged

£

Bond reduction

500

+

Resident liaisons

%

Reduction on internal resource

4

Month project duration

£

Contract value

%

Resident Satisfaction

Client feedback

"We've worked with JLES on multiple projects over the years, building a strong working relationship and consistently seeing successful results. This project presented significant challenges, including the absence of a Section 38 agreement and the necessity for extensive redesign and site work. Despite these challenges, JLES secured full approval and completed the work to the local authority’s complete satisfaction. Their ability to handle the project with minimal involvement from our side was a major advantage. I highly recommend JLES as my first choice for difficult projects”

Andrew Bache - Project Manager - Taylor Wimpey

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