Reconstruction of Lancaster Street Retaining Wall in Carlisle

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Cumberland Council awarded a contract to Metcalfe Plant Hire for the reconstruction of a section of retaining wall at Lancaster Street, Carlisle.

The works involved taking down and reconstructing/realigning approximately 27m in length and 1.5m in height of retaining wall, reusing existing stone where possible and matching replacement stone to surrounding masonry.

The existing parapet railings were refurbished and reinstalled, the perforated drainage pipe behind the wall was connected to the existing gully, and the cobbled surface on Lancaster Street was reinstated to existing levels.

Cumberland Council arranged a GPR survey to locate services and obtained a road closure permit for Lancaster Street and Crown Street from Monday 10th March 2025 for up to 6 weeks, concluding Thursday 17th April 2025.

The contractor was responsible for procuring and managing all traffic management, agreed with the Employer's Highway Network Manager, with a key objective to limit disruption to local residents, businesses, and the public.

The contract value was AUD 63,516.34.