Forton Scheme Update

January 2024

The construction works contract procurement is ongoing and on target. Contract award and is expected in mid-January 2024, with contract execution planned for February 2024. The scheme continues to target an April 2024 start on site. 

Full planning permission for the scheme was granted on 15^th  November 2023. 

The project continues to engage with Key stakeholders and wider public communications will commence ahead of construction. 

The project team are engaging with local educational establishments as part a condition under the Department for Education grant award for the scheme funding.  The engagement will cover flood risk and other relevant topics, relating to the scheme construction.