Manydown, Basingstoke – S278 Works

OVERVIEW

Natta has been appointed as the Main Contractor to deliver vital access infrastructure and S278 Works for the highly anticipated Manydown housing development in Basingstoke by Urban & Civic. As a result, this transformative project will ultimately provide 3,520 new homes, alongside schools, community facilities, and public open space, making it one of the largest residential developments in the South of England. Additionally, our work forms a crucial early phase, ensuring the site is safely and efficiently connected to the existing local road network and ready for future construction activities.

SCOPE OF WORKS

The first phase of work involved the S278 Works. This required us to supply key temporary junctions and access routes from both Roman Way and Roman Road. They facilitate the phased build-out of the new Manydown community. These works were delivered to adoptable standards, ensuring that we provided safe and functional access routes for construction traffic, while also maintaining full compliance with local authority requirements.

As part of the access infrastructure package, we widened sections of the existing highway to accommodate increased traffic flow and ensure improved visibility and safety. Alongside the civil engineering works, we installed new drainage systems to manage surface water runoff and mitigate flood risk. Additionally, we also integrated utilities to future-proof the site, while delivering soft landscaping to maintain a high-quality environment throughout the construction phase.

Following the success of the first phase at Roman Road, we were awarded further works in Winklebury Way by the client. We are currently constructing a new junction. This forms a new residential gateway with a traffic light-controlled junction into the Manydown housing development. The scope of work includes diverting the existing utilities and installing storm drainage with an infiltration basin. As well as this, we are undertaking the new road construction, resurfacing of existing approaches, and the installation of new street lighting and traffic signals. 

In addition, Natta has secured further works associated with the high-voltage (HV) infrastructure across the development. As part of this package, we are undertaking the civil engineering works required for the undergrounding of existing 33kV and 11kV overhead cables running across the Manydown site. These works involve trenching and the installation of ductwork ahead of SSEN, installing the new cables.

Natta is also delivering the earthworks and drainage package for KP1a South, which includes the construction of new SuDS basins, ornamental ponds, hard and soft landscaping, and the installation of foul and storm drainage systems to facilitate the future housing parcels. Furthermore, the works involve the earthworks movement of spoil, which will be reused for landscaping around the development within country parks in future phases.

Overall, environmental considerations are a key focus throughout. Natta continues to implement wildlife protection measures as part of our ecological commitment and ensures that local habitats are safeguarded throughout the duration of the works. Moreover, our experienced team manages all aspects of delivery with a strong focus on programme coordination and stakeholder engagement, whilst minimising disruption to nearby communities.

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