BROADWAY CAR PARK, WORCESTERSHIRE

OVERVIEW
Broadway is the gateway village to the Cotswolds and a major tourist destination. Wychavon District Council required the short-stay car park to be resurfaced and issues with standing water resolved, while minimising disruption to the village. As a result, we were tasked with delivering the works during the quieter month of January. 

CHALLENGES 
The live car park had to be closed in the very popular tourist village of Broadway. The site also included a public right of way running through the centre of the car park, which required careful management throughout the project. 

Key challenges included winter weather conditions; we lost one full day due to snow and were further impacted by two days of heavy, persistent rain, all while working to a very tight programme. 

OUR APPROACH
All works at Broadway were carried out by our in-house civil engineering gangs and surfacing crew, ensuring full control over quality, programme, and health & safety. 

Working within a live and high-profile tourist village, we carefully planned the closure of the car park and managed the public right of way through the centre of the site to ensure safety and minimise disruption. To enhance communication with the public, we introduced a new QR code system on our closure boards. This allowed members of the public to access full closure information, including the design drawings, directly via their smartphones. 

The programme was tightly managed to mitigate the impact of winter weather, with daily coordination between civil and surfacing teams to maximise productivity and maintain progress despite snow and persistent rain. This integrated approach enabled us to deliver the works efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. 

OUTCOMES
We had a seven-day programme to overlay the entire car park, adjust ironwork and kerbs, reset wall coping stones, jet and clean out gullies, and fully re-white-line the car park. 

The works were carried out under very challenging conditions, including heavy rain and snow, yet the project was successfully completed on time and within budget, with zero defects. The client’s main concern was long-standing issues with standing water, all of which have now been fully resolved. All works were completed to a high standard, with no health and safety incidents throughout the project. 

CONCLUSION
The original scope of works was to plane off 40mm and re-lay the car park. To enhance the project and provide added value, we overlaid the surface with 40mm SMA (Stone Mastic Asphalt). This not only improved the durability and performance of the car park but also streamlined the programme, allowing the works to be completed more efficiently. By going beyond the original specification, we delivered a longer-lasting, higher-quality surface while maintaining the tight schedule and minimising disruption to the village. 

TESTIMONIAL
“Given the political nature of Broadway & how busy the car park gets with cars and pedestrians passing through, it’s been a great success to complete within the timescales agreed. A credit to everyone at McPhillips for a decent job.”
Jack Williams,  Senior Engineer, Wychavon District Council  

“Can I add my thanks also for a job well done, particularly under the circumstances of weather and awkward pedestrians!”
Martyn Cross, Head of Engineering & Parking Services, Wychavon District Council

Testimonials

"The site manager and assistant site manger did a fantastic job on the scheme, they were friendly, reliable, professional and their experience on managing the subcontract labour and technical ability was second to none."

Ian Lowe, BIT Group

"McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd undertook the construction of a recent public realm scheme in Shrewsbury, they provided traffic and pedestrian management to manage the construction of the scheme in a busy urban area, with high pedestrian footfall. All civils and re-paving works were completed to a high standard and in a tidy, productive and efficient manner. They were able to engage with Shrewsbury BID to aid in the planning of events, as well as liaising with local businesses and shops to minimise impact. They worked effectively and efficiently to complete works to the accepted programme and administered the contract well using web based management systems. There were good working relationships between all parties, and their on-site management of personnel was excellent."

Scott Hughes, WSP

"McPhillips were good to work with and they were always keen to resolve any issues or complications which obviously occur on such a large and complex project, probably the biggest S278 Worcestershire has ever dealt with."

Sally Everest, Worcestershire County Council

"Having been the first time we have used McPhillips as a main contractor we have been impressed at the ease at which we have developed a good working relationship to enable the project to be maintained to timeline and budget incorporating both additional work items and some more unusual occurrences on-site."

Richard Allen, London & Cambridge Properties

"We will most certainly use McPhillips again and we will have no hesitation in recommending you to other schools and colleges."

Sheena Hodgson, The Westwood Academy

"The site delivery team were extremely helpful. The site was clearly always orderly, fully resourced and well managed throughout. The workmanship was of the highest quality and the project was delivered on-time and within budget providing The Wrekin Housing Trust with a facility of which we are justifiably proud. Overall WHT is more than happy with McPhillips’ performance on Oakwood and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future."

Karen Lloyd, The Wrekin Housing Trust

"I will have no hesitation in employing McPhillips on other projects and therefore look forward to working with you again; it was a pleasure working with you and your team, demonstrating a positive approach throughout the project."

Mike Steele, Birmingham City Council

"The quality of the work provided is always of a high standard and every effort is made to accommodate the needs of businesses and residents impacted by the work. With regard to project management, I found the management team and site staff to be amenable at all times. I would highly recommend McPhillips to be considered for any highway regeneration projects or similar works."

Steve Hollins, Telford & Wrekin Council

"McPhillips carried out work for Adams’ Grammar School between May and September 2013. They did so under some stringent conditions imposed by the school and performed admirably to meet significant deadlines. Their work on site was also very impressive; their site manager was most professional and worked seamlessly with our own employee when there needed to be alterations/modifications. They worked very easily around children and kept an appropriate distance from our own work. When it came closer to the deadlines they produced work at an impressive speed in order that we were able to open on time. We will certainly use them again."

Michael Barrett, Adams' Grammar School

"I can truly say that I could not wish to have worked in conjunction with a more impressive and agreeable contractor than McPhillips. Many thanks for the experience."

Peter Oughton, Dogs Trust

"We’re delighted with the work carried out by McPhillips. Thanks to their excellent building and civil engineering experience and skills we’ve been able to create an enriched environment for our dogs."

Clarissa Baldwin OBE, Dogs Trust

"We have no hesitation recommending McPhillips and look forward to the opportunity of working with them in the future."

Pam Edwards, The Wrekin Housing Trust

"McPhillips and their team were professional and efficient from tender stage through to contract completion, with a can do attitude that brought the scheme in on time and on budget within tight constraints."

Bob Nicholson, Pochin Developments

"Everyone has commented favourably on the quality of workmanship and the professional, courteous and organised approach of the men involved. As a consequence, the work was completed to a very high standard, in a very short time with the minimum of noise and disruption to residents."

Diane Peacock, Pengrove Residents Association

"McPhillips performed extremely well with a high quality of workmanship and a professional approach in dealing with the public and businesses in a very busy part of the town. I can confidently recommend McPhillips as a competent and professional contractor and since this scheme, I have worked with them on various projects and would be pleased to work with them again in the future."

Karl Farrow, Cheshire West & Chester Council

"I would have no hesitation in recommending McPhillips."

Paul Harris, Shropshire Council

"The team from McPhillips remained positive and proactive throughout, working with the Council's team to find solutions and deliver an enabled site which was fit for purpose. Their can-do attitude and pragmatic approach has been essential in delivering a successful project for the Council."

Kate Turner, Telford and Wrekin Council

"McPhillips has an excellent understanding of the client's needs and works collaboratively to achieve a quality product."

Peter Parker, Birmingham City Council

“Choosing the right construction partner for our development was crucial. McPhillips proved to be the perfect choice, demonstrating exceptional expertise in delivering precisely what our operation needed. As a Telford-based business ourselves, it was particularly satisfying to work with a local construction partner who understood our needs and delivered such high-quality results. The new facility has significantly enhanced our operational capabilities, and McPhillips’ professional approach made the entire process smooth and efficient."

Robin Dale, Dale Brothers

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