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TRU achieves perfection in Considerate Constructors Scheme

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Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is proud to confirm it has scored a flawless 45/45 score following a recent Considerate Constructors Scheme assessment at its Huddersfield station site, which includes the newly opened HD1 office premises.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme champions improvement in the way construction activity is carried out and the impact it has on the local community, the environment and the workforce. By signing up to the scheme, TRU reaffirmed its commitment to the Code of Considerate Practice, which sets out clear guidelines that help ensure the programme operates in a responsible and respectful way.

Pete Sollitt, TRU West Alliance managing director, said: “I am very proud of the score achieved by HD1 and Huddersfield Station. This result reflects the commitment of the West Alliance to positively impact the communities we are delivering works in, the surrounding environment, and our workforce. I would like to extend my thanks to everyone involved in making this possible.”

TRU’s presence in the Huddersfield station area has ramped up this year, as the team delivers a series of upgrades to modernise the station whilst retaining and restoring its historical features.

Ensuring the programme had a dedicated approach to making a positive impact on the community during these works was vital, and full marks in the Considerate Constructors Scheme is a clear reflection of those efforts.

A number of key initiatives contributed to this success, including:

  • The installation of cassettes (temporary working platforms) allowing for the continued operation of the station.
  • Largest JCOP 10.1 (the latest and highest standard of fire protection available in temporary accommodation) building installed in the UK.
  • Removal of the historic Huddersfield tearooms in over 8,000 pieces – all to be replaced upon completion.
  • Industry-leading and gold-standard recreational facilities for staff and operatives.
  • Public engagement through historical information displays.
  • Sustainable solutions such as waterless urinals, solar lighting and ultra-low carbon tarmac.
  • Local procurement of furniture and accomodation.

The TRU West Alliance has consistently delivered ‘Excellent’ scores across several other sites, including those in Batley, Mirfield, Hillhouse, Weaving Lane, Gorton Road and Grimshaw Lane.

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