Roads, rail and a ramp are all on their way towards winning Infrastructure Project of the Year in the 2020-21 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
A giant logistics park, a major junction and a pedestrian link to a nature reserve are the three finalists.
The category, sponsored by Charles Henry & Sons, is one of eight in this year’s ProCon Awards. The ProCon Awards’ overall sponsors are Vistry Partnerships, Gateley Legal, Salus Approved Inspectors and Unique Window Systems. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
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The Large Non-Residential Scheme of the Year finalists are:
A46/A5630 Anstey Lane Junction Improvement, Leicester , submitted by Galliford Try Infrastructure
The scheme involved improvements of a major connection between the strategic A46, the Leicester local highway network and an area of significant housing growth in north Leicester.
Upgrading the length of the dual carriageway in both directions and increasing the number of lanes on the approach to the roundabouts provided a much-needed capacity increase to the local road infrastructure.
The scheme provided a gyratory system and signals improvements including traffic light control at the roundabouts. Improvements were made for pedestrian and cycling routes and provided safe crossing point facilities.
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Marsden Lane Ramp, Aylestone , submitted by Leicester City Council
Marsden Lane ramp creates a new pedestrian and cycle link which connects the Great Central Way to the Grand Union Canal and wider Aylestone Meadows area.
Previously, the only access up to Great Central Way was via some narrow, steep steps which made getting bicycles and pushchairs up to the top of the bank difficult and impossible for wheelchair users who had to take a large detour to access the next available wheelchair access point.
The ramp has been constructed from Ekki timber (which is Forestry Stewardship Council Certified) and was manufactured locally in Enderby. Using timber as the main construction material allows the ramp to complement the natural environment.
SEGRO Logistics Park, East Midlands Gateway , submitted by Winvic Construction
SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway (SLPEMG) is a nationally significant infrastructure project with a 50-acre strategic rail freight interchange and six million square feet of industrial warehouse space.
The scheme began in February 2017 with major civils and infrastructure works, which have transformed the 700-acre site from a blank canvas to a bustling inland port.
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Dawn Henry, director of the award’s sponsor Charles Henry & Sons, said: “As contractors we know that getting the foundations right helps any project to succeed.
“That’s why we are proud to be sponsoring this award and celebrating the important infrastructure represented by these three excellent projects.
“Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to discovering who the winners are at the ProCon Awards ceremony.”
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 11.
The other seven awards are:
Regeneration Project of the Year , sponsored by Keepmoat Homes
Small Residential Scheme of the Year
Medium Residential Scheme of the Year
Large Residential Scheme of the Year
Property Deal of the Year
Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year
Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year
Further details about the Awards are on the ProCon website at
Companies keen to attend the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk