Marlborough Highways has announce that it has been appointed by Medway Council to deliver the A2 High Street and Mierscourt Road, Rainham junction improvement scheme in Kent.
The £375,000 scheme marks Marlborough’s first project for Medway Council and provides an exciting opportunity to bring its experience, people and values to a new area. Works are due to begin during the summer holidays and will include a range of junction improvement works, including carriageway planing and resurfacing, drainage and ducting, new kerbing, footway and paving improvements, street furniture, traffic signs and street lighting works.
Alongside the delivery of the scheme, Marlborough will support the local economy by maximising the use of Kent-based employees within its core delivery teams and engaging Kent-based suppliers to deliver key materials and services where possible. Social value will also form an important part of the project. Marlborough will deliver targeted engagement with a Kent-based school following completion of the initial works, giving students an insight into the scheme, how it was delivered and the challenges faced by the project team. The business will also provide an employability workshop to support young people with CV development, careers guidance and practical advice on entering the construction sector.
Matthew Revell, Managing Director at Marlborough Highways, said:
“We’re proud to have been appointed by Medway Council to deliver this important junction improvement scheme in Rainham. This is an exciting opportunity for Marlborough, marking our first project for Medway and giving us the chance to bring our experience, our people and our values to a new area.
“We look forward to working in partnership with Medway Council and delivering a high-quality scheme that supports residents, businesses and road users.”
Cllr Alex Paterson, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Highways and Enforcement, stated:
“This is a fantastic project which will bring numerous benefits to both drivers and pedestrians. Despite the potential disruptions, we believe the planned improvements will be worth the temporary inconvenience.
We have tried to limit disruptions by scheduling the majority of works over the summer holidays and have made efforts to maintain vehicle access through the area as much as possible.”
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