PAN1119 - Mill Lane & The Gateway Public Realm Improvement

The contractor?s attention is drawn to the existing buildings, passages and highways that exist on/adjacent to the site. The contractor is to ensure that the construction stability of all adjacent properties is not affected in any way whatsoever by the works and access is maintained to all adjoining properties during the construction of the works.

Pedestrian and cycle access is to be maintained at all times along the whole length of Mill Lane throughout the construction period. Re-construction work in the vicinity of building entrances and fire exits is to be agreed in advance with the DMU and De Montfort Surgery as the works progress.

Additional information: Mill Lane has been closed to traffic since 2010 but is still a traditional carriageway with adjacent footways. A detailed design has been completed.

This tender is to appoint a contractor to reconstruct the section between Grange Lane and Grasmere Street to provide a high quality linear park with cycle and pedestrian facilities. It includes significant areas of planting and incorporates sustainable urban drainage systems to retain rainwater for the benefit of the various trees and foliage planted as a part of the scheme. It also includes areas of cast in-situ exposed aggregate concrete surfacing, Porphyry paving, new LED street lighting, feature stone blocks and lighting, seating and cycle racks.. https://www.eastmidstenders.org/?openForm Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7HU.