PROJECT DETAILS

Client:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Location:
Brierley Hill

Gross value:
£125k

Timescales:
3 months

WORKS

The Church Street Playing Fields Retaining Wall project involved strengthening the boundary wall between Council playing fields and the A461 near Brierley Hill Town Centre, which had partially collapsed due to poor maintenance. The project entailed installing a new gabion retaining wall, re-profiling the slope to cover it, and adding vehicular and pedestrian protection with Trief kerbs and fencing. Challenges included limited site access, unexpected tree root damage, and working in a residential area with shared boundaries. The project team overcame these obstacles through detailed planning, agile responses, and effective communication with local residents and utility companies, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining safety and minimizing disruption.