b'Project FactsOverview: A new roundabout and access road to service a major 500 unit Sector: Infrastructure housing scheme with associated community amenities and Our Role: Main Contractorcommercial units. Location: CopthorneScope of Works: Client: St. Modwen As principal contractor we were awarded the initial contract to construct the Project Value: 4m large new 278 roundabout and access off the existing A264.Duration: 10 monthsConsiderable earthworks cut and fill was required in challenging soil conditions as the area was previously used as an inert material tip. An on-site lab was set up to conduct the geo-technical testing and our experience in this field has lead to a successful delivery and acceptance from West Sussex County Council. The project also includes a new bridge, prefabricated portal sections used to save programme, installation of a large 2.10 m diameter attenuation pipe together with new services and drainage.We are very pleased to be involved in this project which has utilised most of our engineering expertise and has provided an excellent opportunity to promote our all round ability.'