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Three of Rochester\u2019s bridges are set to benefit from an \u00a38.5m makeover, as FM Conway is appointed lead contractor to the Rochester Bridges Refurbishment project<\/h2>\n

FM Conway<\/a> will officially begin work as lead contractor to the Rochester Bridges Refurbishment Project in early April.<\/p>\n

The extensive refurbishment project will see the Old Bridge, New Bridge and Service Bridge, as well as the areas of Rochester and Strood Esplanades owned by the Rochester Bridge Trust<\/a>, given a complete overhaul.<\/p>\n

Bridge clerk Sue Threader said: \u201cThe Trust regularly carries out routine maintenance work, keeping the bridges clean and making minor repairs. This project is an opportunity to go beyond the day-to-day, tackling larger items before they become problems and generally improving the condition of the bridges for years to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cFM Conway was selected for this project following a rigorous competitive tendering process. The Trust was impressed by the commitment of the company to delivering high quality work while arranging the works to minimise disruption as far as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bridges refurbishment will be carried out in phases, tackling the New Bridge works first, then the Service Bridge, and completing those works before renovation begins on the Old Bridge. It ends with repair and complete refurbishment of the section of Rochester Esplanade from the bridges to the Castle Gate.<\/p>\n

Matt Smith, structures director at FM Conway, commented: \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to be extending our relationship with the Trust. As Term Maintenance Contractor<\/a> for the structures, we understand what a vital transport link they are.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis refurbishment contract will allow us to combine more significant interventions and repairs with day-to-day monitoring to ensure these bridges can be enjoyed by road users, pedestrians and tourists for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u00a38.5m contract has been let by the Trust to FM Conway\u00a0Ltd\u00a0under the new NEC4\u00a0Engineering and Construction Contract, and project management will be by the Bridge Engineer to the Trust, Arcadis (UK) Ltd.<\/p>\n

The contract was drafted by Tim Knee-Robinson of TKR Consultancy Ltd, and it is believed this is\u00a0one of\u00a0the first times this contract has been used to\u00a0procure\u00a0bridge\u00a0refurbishment works.<\/p>\n

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