Good Morning,

The weather has really taken it's toll on the works these past few weeks. Whilst the photos below are  pretty, it slowed down the programme. 

So where are we???

We are currently working through commissioning new unit with a view to going operational in the coming month. Once the new works is operational the existing works will be decommissioned and then demolished.The team are working hard landscaping the new planned areas…footpaths…roads etc and our work programme will take us now to early Summer.

Please feel free to contact me should you require further information or you can email me direct at MMBCustomerservice@mottmac.com.

Have a look at the photos!

Good Morning,

Is it too late to say "Happy New Year"?

I know it's been a little while but our work has recently been inside the new building and to be honest, not very exciting.

The team have been progressing and due to one or two technical issues and the strange, intense weather we have pushed our anticipated finish date to May. Lets hope after Storm Dennis we can play a little catch up and hopefully bring that date forward.

Just to let you know next Tuesday (again weather permitting) we will be working in the school grounds and will be building a pond to encourage insects etc to visit hopefully adding another dimension to the childrens educational needs. We are constructing it during the holidays so it can be a surprise for the children on their return so ......."mums the word". I will let you know how Jason and his team get on!

Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the project, you can email me direct on MMBcustomerservice@mottmac.com .

This weather is challenging us all,  please stay safe folks!

Good Morning,

Just thought I would let you have the last update of 2019.

As previously mentioned in the last blogg, the commissioning work is still ongoing and will continue until the Christmas holidays and likely beyond.

Jason and I met up with the primary school this week and we are looking to do some work for their garden area at the turn of the year, so we are looking forward to that. (Lets hope the weather stays kind)

We will be leaving site for the festive period from Friday 20th December until Monday 6th January when we will just have the normal security arrangements in place.

The works will obviously continue after then when we will finish the commissioning, remove the old works/building and landscaping.

It remains for me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2020.

Good Morning,

It's been a while since my last update..........

Jason and the team are on commissioning now and half way through...commissioning will be done by 17th November and then the 2 week proving period starts.  We should be fully operational by the end of the first week in December then we commence decommissioning the existing works.

So great progress!

Don't forget if you want to ask anything about the project please feel free.

Hi,

A few more photos of the new building.......

Good Morning,

I'm presently at site and catching up with Jason.

Since the last update the building has been delivered and successfully installed, currently the team are ongoing with connections for drainage, duct work and incoming supply. The weather hasn't been on our side that said it all went well.

Plans going forward the guys are gearing up for the electrical installation and then leading into the commissioning period of the works.

Here are a couple of photos and have a look at the videos

Good Morning All,

I have received an update from Jason, this weekend we are planning to work Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th August between 7am and 7pm.

We don't normally work weekends but to keep us on track regarding the programme we, along with our colleagues at Northumbrian Water agreed it would be effective to do so to keep to schedule.

During this time we will be taking delivery of the new units for the building, once on site the team will commence the assembly and fixing the items to the ground base.

There should be no real disruption to you only the short time on the roadside outside the works whilst delivery takes place. That said if you are out and about please just be that little more vigilant if you are passing our site as your safety is paramount to us.

Thank you again for your patience during our work, we really do appreciate it.

Good Morning All,

All considered and taking into account this crazy weather, Jason and the team are really making headway.

They have now created an excavation for the new building, putting in the stone base, then tonnes of concrete to reinforce the support. The mounds of surplus has been removed to make way for the installation as well as a crane pad adjacent to the works in prep of lifting in the new building.Things are starting to take shape!

Have a look at the photos.

Well Good Afternoon,

Just thought I would update you as to where we are with the project.

Things are ticking along quite nicely at the moment, the team have just about complete the site set up and access points and the traffic lights have been removed. The guys are currently cutting into the ground in preparation of the new building, I have attached some photos. In the coming weeks the installation of the trench supports will continue and we will then move onto the base slab.

We are making every effort to protect this beautiful environment even down to the solar panel generator (SolarPod) for energy needed for site.

A beautiful part of our region!!!

As things progress I will drop in some photos so you can see how it's all coming together.

Good Morning,

I just thought following on from Hedley's blog I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and the team from Mott MacDonald Bentley. (MMB).

We are the contractors who will be delivering this project and we are all looking forward to getting started. In the first few weeks you will notice a little more vehicle movement around the area, this is to get the site compound set up before the work commences. There will be signs and notices in and around Otterburn, confirming our presences so please be that little more vigilant whilst we are there.

So, here are the team:-

Lee Cox                           Contract Manager who will oversee the project and the team

Jason Sweeney               Site Manager, he will look after the day to day operations

Jordan Garside                Site Engineer, working alongside Jason

Joan Tatters                    Customer Liaison Officer, who you will handle all your questions and queries.

I've attached our photos so you know who we are and we will be erecting a "Customer Information Board" on the edge of the site to keep you informed. You always have the opportunity to ask us any questins via the portal, so please do not hesitate.

One last thing, if you see any of us in and around the area, please come and say "Hello"