2023 updates

December 2023

The tree protection fencing is all in situ.
The build is progressing. The new construction entrance has been created off the highway as the contractor preps the lower end of the site ready for occupation. This is still due to be in December.
The new pathway from the FORD1 (Augustus Park) SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green space) through to the Tinkers Cross site has been constructed.
The seeded grass in the ANRG (Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace) is growing.
The play area and surfacing has been installed along with the fencing.
The Western attenuation swale has now been lined.
The developer has started to install the integral ecological features in some of the houses.
The landscaping contractor is on site and has commenced the landscaping of the gardens for the houses.
Plots 32-37 and 56-61 have their slabs in.
Plots 11-14, 28-31, 38 and 39 are at ground floor level.
Plots 19-25 are at first floor level.
Plot 26, 27, 40-44 are at roofline.
Plots 45-55 and 62-64 are at the internal and external stages.

November 2023

The profiling of the ANRG (Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace) has been completed. The whole area has been prepped and the landscaping contractor was seeding the area whilst I was on site. It's really taking shape.
The new pathway from the FORD1 (Augustus Park) SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green space) through to the Tinkers Cross site is currently being constructed.
The landscaping contractor will be commencing the tree planting from November. The planting season runs from October through to the following March.
The block paving to Plots 45-49 is being constructed in the short term, with the ecological features being installed on the houses after that.
The drainage continues construction adjoining Plots 28-31.
A few of the porch roofs still need installing on plots 45-49, 52 and 64.
Plots 11-14, 32-36 and 58-61 have their foundations in.
Plots 37, 56 and 57 have their slabs in.
Plots 19-31, 38, 39 and 42-44 are at ground floor level.
Plots 40 and 41 are at first floor level.
Plot 55 is at roofline.
Plots 45-54 and 62-64 are at the internal and external stages.

October 2023

The play areas are being installed. The fencing around the play area will be completed by a different company. The ROPSA (safety) check and any remedial works to the play area will be completed prior to first occupation.
The ANRG (Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace) is being profiled. Most of it should be available and ready prior to occupation. The area that is currently the temporary site entrance will be excluded until the new main entrance can be used, but the remaining ANRG will be completed as soon as possible after that.
At the Southern end of the site the developer has installed the new drainage system to Whitsbury Road. This work has been completed and the required remedial landscaping is currently being carried out.
The drainage is being constructed adjoining Plots 28-31.
The electricity supply is being installed in the Plots that are at the internal and external stages.
The electric substation is being constructed adjoining Plot 11. The electricity power link from the main network is being constructed from the bottom of the hill along the boundary up to the substation.
The road adjoining Plots 55-61 has commenced construction.
Plots 11-14, 32-37, and 56-61 are at foundation stage.
Plots 28-31, 38 and 39 have their slabs in.
Plots 19-27 and 40-44 are at ground floor level.
Plot 55 is at roofline.
Plots 45-54 and 62-64 are at the internal and external stages, with Plots 45-49 currently being made watertight

August 2023

Highways works have been carried out on Whitsbury Road. The contractor has been installing the mains gas line to the Tinkers Cross site from a connection adjoining the entrance to Augustus Park (FORD1). Reinstatement works to the highway and verges are currently being undertaken.
At the Southern end of the site the developer has commenced installation of the new drainage system that will go through the top corner of the FORD1 SANG to Whitsbury Road. This work continues currently.
Plots 5, 6, 11-14, 32-37, and 56-61 are at foundation stage.
Plots 19-31, 38, 39 and 42-44 have their slabs in.
Plots 40, 41 and 55 are at ground floor level.
Plots 50, 51, 53 and 54 are at first floor level.
Plots 52 and 62-64 are at roofline.
Plots 45-49 are at the internal and external stages, with Plots 45-48 currently being made watertight.
The roadway adjoining Plots 52-55 has been tarmacked.
The kerbstones for the roadway adjoining Plot 19 through to Plot 36 are being installed and the road is being constructed.
The mains drainage line is being constructed adjoining Plots 55-61.
The mains drainage has been constructed alongside Plots 32-36 and the roadway is now being constructed.
The roadway adjoining Plots 45-49 is being constructed.

June 2023

The roads outside the site are clear of mud and debris.
There are no noise or dust problems on site.
Plots 5, 6, 11-14, 26-39, 42-44 and 56-61 are at foundation stage.
Plots 19-25, 40 and 41 have their slabs in.
Plots 50-55 and 62-64 are at ground level.
Plots 45-47, and 49 are at roofline.
Plot 48 is at the internal and external stages.
Plot 48 will be the show home and Plot 49 will be the sales room.
The roadway adjoining Plots 52-55 is being constructed.

May 2023

The main road is being kept clear of mud. A sweeper is regularly coming to the site. The developer also has a jet wash attachment on site and they're using that to keep the site clear of dust. When required, i.e. when the drier weather is more consistent, they will be bringing in a wheel cleaning station.
The majority of the mains drainage line has been constructed on site.
Plots 19-31, 37-39, 40-44 and 58-61 are having their foundations constructed.
Plots 53-55 are having their slabs laid.
Plots 45, 50-52 and 62-64 are at ground level.
Plots 46 and 47 are at first floor level.
Plots 48 and 49 are at roofline.
The roadway adjoining Plots 62-64 has been constructed.

April 2023

The site is using an agreed temporary access whilst the highways paperwork is finalised and work is carried out for the permanent access at the Northern end of the site.

Site clearance has taken place across the site.
Construction of the foul and surface drainage and foundations for some plots has commenced.