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Construction of the first phase of the flood defence scheme begins this summer

Construction of the first phase of the flood defence scheme begins this summer

This summer BMMjv will start construction on the first phase of the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area (ASEA) Ecology Mitigation and Flood Defence scheme, following the preparation works undertaken in summer 2019. BMMjv will be undertaking improvement works to the existing earth embankments between Aust Wharf Road and the Cake Pill outfall structure which runs parallel with Passage Road. The material to raise the embankments is being stored nearby just off the A403 (part of Area 1)…

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Covid-19 update from BMMjv

Covid-19 update from BMMjv

In these challenging times, we wanted to update you on how we are progressing works on site.

Throughout this project our guiding principle is to do what is right – right for employees, right for our customers, and right for society. 

Following the outbreak of Covid-19 in the UK, the Government announced that key sectors should continue to work. This work included construction of flood defences which were identified as essential infrastructure projects. We, and the rest of our industry, are doing whatever required to comply with the Government’s instruction, with people working for as long as is safely possible…

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Temporary site compound established

Temporary site compound established

A temporary site compound has been established at Old Passage Road near to the village of Aust. Site teams are based here for initial work including ecology and topographical surveys, ground investigation, structural surveys of existing structures and new habitat ponds for great crested newts.

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Planning Permission Granted

Planning Permission Granted

South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol City Council and the Environment Agency are working together to improve flood defences and create new habitats for important wildlife species.
Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council have both granted planning permission for 17km of improved sea defences and around 85 hectares of wetland areas for ecological mitigation.  

The Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area Ecological Mitigation and Flood Defence Project will reduce the risk of flooding whilst also improving the ecological value of the area…

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