Thursday, November 7, 2024

Lindum Group starts work on £8.8m council project in Grantham

Lincoln-based Lindum Group has started work on a £8.8m project to create a new depot from which South Kesteven staff will operate a range of services including bin collection, street cleaning, and parks maintenance, housing repairs and maintenance teams, and vehicle maintenance.

It’s at Turnpike Close in Grantham, and will be home to more than 250 staff.

Lindum Group Co-chairman Edward Chambers said: “We share SKDC’s vision of creating facilities that foster operational efficiency and sustainability while being futureproof.

“Our in-house team of architects and engineers have helped to make the scheme viable. They worked with the council for four months to help align the project specification to the council’s budget and performance requirements.

“I look forward to seeing this building progress over the coming months and once complete, it will ensure SKDC can continue to meet the needs of a growing population by providing vital services from a modern, purpose-built facility.”

Cllr Richard Cleaver said the new site was a significant capital investment that demonstrates SKDC’s commitment to future-proofing services for the area’s residents. “The current depot at Alexandra Road, Grantham, was built in the 1970s and is now at the end of its operational life. It is no longer fit-for-purpose, does not allow for service expansion and does not support the Council’s current and future operational needs.

“There are also issues with site access as it is in the heart of a residential area, health and safety concerns with respect to movement of vehicles and poor welfare standards for staff.”

The Alexandra Road depot will be in use until the new site is ready in 2025/26.

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