As revealed in our February edition of the Monthly Snapshot Report, Wales saw a 2554% increase in contract awards. This major increase is by far the highest out of any UK region for January.
The increase can be heavily attributed to two high value projects: the Port Talbot Steelworks – Electric Arc Furnace, and the Cardiff Crossrail – New Tram Line Project Phase 2.
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Port Talbot Steelworks – Electric Arc Furnace
The project will consist of the demolition of existing buildings and structures, partial infill of the Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) lagoon, and construction of a new electric arc furnace-based steel production facility (1 no. Arc furnace, 2 no. Ladle furnaces).
The development includes chemical/material storage and transfer infrastructure, pipework and cabling (above and below ground), buildings, fume and dust treatment plant, water treatment facility and material handling systems, electrical control rooms and power infrastructure.
Sir Robert McAlpine was appointed as main contractor for this decarbonisation project. According to their website, they will be responsible for managing the main, civil, structural, and building works required.
Craig Allen, Managing Director, Industrial, Sir Robert McAlpine, said:
“We are proud to be part of the decarbonisation of Port Talbot steelworks, which will play a pivotal role in turning the Port Talbot site into a world-leading hub for sustainable steel production.
Our robust relationship with Tata Steel UK and long-standing industrial expertise makes us the ideal partner for this transformation. We look forward to working collaboratively, as part of a fully Integrated Project Team, to deliver the project successfully.”
Project details from Barbour ABI:
Project ID: 12819618
Project value: £1.3bn
Main Sector: Industrial
Start: Fourth Quarter 2025
Client: TATA Steel UK Limited
Management contactor: Sir Robert McApline Limited
Planner: Turley
Architect: Lawray Partnership
Project Manager: Skanska UK
Structural Engineer: Skanska UK
Cardiff Crossrail – New Tram Line Project Phase 2
The project consists of a new tram line, new two platform tram station incorporated into Cardiff Central.
Phase 1a) Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay Station, Phase 1b) Cardiff Bay Station to Pierhead Street.
Phase 2) The essential works at Cardiff West junction to enable 4tph on the City Line (currently just 2tph). A loop on the Coryton branch to enable 4tph from the current 2tph).
The vital station link enabling services from the west of the city and Penarth (if operating as tram-trains) to route down to the new Crossrail platforms planned at Cardiff Central Station and onto the Bay. Four or five more Metro rail stations at places like Ely Mill, Gabalfa and Roath Park.
Andrew Henry, GRAHAM Contracts Director said:
“We are delighted to be part of such a transformative project for Cardiff. The tram system that will significantly enhance connectivity and support sustainable urban development.”
Project details from Barbour ABI
Project ID: 12774920
Main sector: Infrastructure
Project Value: £200m (£100m project value for phase 2)
Planning stage status: The project has been divided up into two delivery phases, which are phase 1 a) Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay Station and phase 1 b) Cardiff Bay Station to Pierhead Street. Construction of phase one set to begin at the end of 2025 as the design stages are due to be completed by August 2025.
Client: Cardiff county council & Transport for Wales Rail Limited
Contractor: Graham Construction Limited
Quantity surveyor: Rider Levett Bucknall
Civil Engineer: WSP Head Office
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