Getting people moving is the theme uniting the finalists for the Infrastructure Project of the Year in the 2023 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
Projects for motorists, bus passengers and pedestrians are the finalists in this category, which is sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework and Compliance Chain and is one of eight in this year’s 20 th ProCon Awards.
The ProCon Awards’ overall sponsors are Salus Approved Inspectors, Unique Window Systems and Freeths. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
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The Infrastructure Project of the Year finalists are:
St George Street Public Realm, Leicester, submitted by Danaher & Walsh and Leicester City Council
Renovations on Leicester’s St George Street (pictured above) have created a more attractive and people-friendly route linking the railway station and city centre with the businesses and attractions in the Cultural Quarter.
The 22-week contract produced a modern and attractive gateway by installing rainwater gardens to aid drainage.
The result is a vibrant promenade composed of resin-bonded gravel walkways, newly landscaped areas and upgraded signage, street lighting and fencing.
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M1 Junction 23 and A512 Improvement Scheme, submitted by Leicestershire County Council
The road improvement scheme for the M1’s junction 23 and the A512 was designed to relieve congestion and ensure the road network is ready for the new housing planned in Loughborough and Shepshed.
The project included improvements to the motorway junction’s slip roads, the remodelling of five junctions on the A512, an upgrade from single to dual carriageway and a new roundabout.
Several smaller schemes were brought together to minimise disruption to road users and the local community.
St Margaret’s Bus Station, Leicester, submitted by Leicester City Council
The new St Margaret’s Bus Station was designed to be a catalyst for more development in that part of the city centre.
The new bus station is in tune with Leicester City Council’s commitment to decarbonising public buildings and improving sustainable transport options and services for residents and visitors to Leicester.
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Work was also completed to improve cycle and pedestrian routes around this part of the city. What previously felt like a cut off part of the city centre has now been opened up.
Tom Woolley, key account manager for the East Midlands and East of England at the award sponsor Procure Partnerships Framework, said: “Procure Partnerships Framework is immensely proud to sponsor the Infrastructure Project of the Year.
“The shortlist of projects is a testament to the ingenuity, sustainability and community impact that we highly value in our own infrastructure projects.
“By championing this category, we are recognising the visionaries of today and inspiring the next generation of impactful infrastructure solutions across Leicestershire, the East Midlands and the wider 海角视频.”
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 9.
The other seven awards are:
- Regeneration Project of the Year , sponsored by Keepmoat Homes
- Small Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Lovell Partnerships
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Lovell Partnerships
- Large Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Morro
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Medium Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework and Compliance Chain
All the contenders will be in the spotlight at a Finalist Showcase, sponsored by Magma Chartered Accountants, at Winstanley House in Leicester from 6pm on Wednesday October 11.
Companies keen to attend the Finalist Showcase, the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk
Full details about the Awards are at