Junctions improvement update
15 January 2019
We can confirm the programme to replace the T-junction at the A702/Mauricewood Road is progressing well, and Mauricewood Road is currently back open.
As the lead developer on the project, we would like to thank the local community for their patience as we continue to work hard to make sure these works are progressed as smoothly as possible, and that any further inconvenience is kept to a minimum.
We are proud to leave a lasting legacy in Midlothian
Children from Burnbrae Primary in Bonnyrigg and Mauricewood Primary in Penicuik have been getting green-fingered by planting 600 spring bulbs in planters for their school playgrounds.
The donation of 600 bulbs and planters have been donated as part of our national Proud campaign to show our commitment and pride in leaving a lasting legacy in the communities in which we build.
The planting took place earlier this month and the bulbs are set to grow into a bright, floral tribute in each of the school playgrounds. Sales executives from our local developments at Hopefield Gait in Bonnyrigg and Greenlaw Mill in Penicuik joined in with the planting.
Karen Armstrong, Sales and Marketing Director said: “We are proud to be building a new community at our Hopefield Gait development in Bonnyrigg, and our Greenlaw Mill development in Penicuik, and we want to leave places that both our customers and other local residents will enjoy long after we have finished building.
“We were thrilled to help children from both local primary schools with the planting and we hope that the bulbs will grow into a lovely display that the children for both Burnbrae Primary and Mauricewood Primary will admire in years to come.”
Junction improvements update
02 November 2018
We can confirm the programme to replace the T-junction at the A702/Mauricewood Road is progressing well, and we anticipate that work by our contractors RJ Macleod will be completed by the end of November 2018.
As the lead developer on the project, we would like to thank the local community for their patience as we continue to work hard to make sure these works are progressed as smoothly as possible, and that any further inconvenience is kept to a minimum.
Our Penicuik Site Manager wins national housebuilding award
Allan Anderson, Site Manager at Taylor Wimpey’s Greenlaw Mill development in Penicuik, is celebrating having won a prestigious national housebuilding award. Out of 16,000 entries, Allan has been honoured with a NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award.
The awards recognise an individual’s dedication to building high-quality homes for new homebuyers and are presented following a rigorous judging process by NHBC inspectors. This includes assessing the developments throughout the year, as well as spot checks, giving homebuyers the assurance that Taylor Wimpey’s Greenlaw Mill development provides top-quality homes and excellent customer service.
Allan Anderson, Site Manager at Greenlaw Mill said: “I’m delighted to have won a Quality Award. It’s a fantastic honour, not just for me, but the whole team at Greenlaw Mill. They all work incredibly hard and take great pride in ensuring that the homes we build are completed to the highest possible standards.”
Congratulations to Allan and his on-site team.
Junction improvements update
July 2018
We wanted to give an update on our work to find a replacement contractor to complete the roundabout works on the A702.
We have finished our review of the works that have already been implemented on site and are near to concluding our discussions with alternative contractors who could complete the remainder of the roundabout works. Based on these discussions, we would expect a contractor to be appointed by mid August 2018. In order for the contractor to make the necessary pre-construction health and safety arrangements, we would then expect them to be on site and restarting works by the end of August. The works should take around 3 months to complete.
We apologise for any inconvenience whilst we take the necessary steps to resolve this unforeseen issue, and we would like to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure that any disruption and delay in the completion of the works is kept to an absolute minimum.
We will update further once a contractor is formally appointed.
Junction improvements update
14 June 2018
The confirmation that Crummock Scotland has gone into receivership has had an immediate effect on the timing of delivery of the new roundabout to replace the existing T-junction at the A702 and Mauricewood Road intersection near Penicuik in Midlothian. This is disappointing news for a local Midlothian company that will have an impact across their workforce and the supply chain.
As the lead developer on the project, we have taken steps to ensure that the current traffic management system will remain in place and is effective, and we have also secured the compound area.
We are in the process of assessing the extent of the completed works along with the remaining works that are required to successfully finish this project. This will enable us to appoint a suitable new contractor with the capability to complete the programme as quickly and as safely as possible in a manner that minimises any disruption. This process may take a number of weeks to complete and we will provide a further update when a new contractor has been appointed, along with confirmation of when the works can recommence.
This work is an important element within a programme of key infrastructure improvements, and it is part of the collective obligation for a number of developers with sites allocated for new housing across Penicuik.
We apologise for any inconvenience whilst we take the necessary steps to resolve this unforeseen issue, and we would like to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure that any disruption and delay in the completion of the works is kept to an absolute minimum.
Junction improvements update
8 June 2018
We are aware of the recent news that Crummock Scotland has gone into receivership. They were the principal contractor involved in a project to deliver the construction of a new roundabout to replace the existing T-junction at the A702 and Mauricewood Road intersection near Penicuik in Midlothian. In the immediate short-term, as the lead developer on the project, we have ensured the current traffic management system will remain in place until matters are resolved with the receiver and we have secured the compound area.
This work is an important element within a programme of key infrastructure improvements, and it is part of the collective obligation for a number of developers with sites allocated for new housing across Midlothian. We are working hard to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum and we will provide a further update when the works can be restarted to complete the project.
We can confirm that an application to vary the Section 75 agreement has been lodged to cover a number of matters and the information on that can be obtained from the Council’s planning portal.
We would encourage anyone with questions or concerns to please call 01383 845 700 or click to email eastscotlandcustomerservices@taylorwimpey.com.
Key junction improvements works have now started
As part of our commitment to improving the communities in which we build, we are leading the delivery of the construction of a new roundabout to replace the existing T-junction at the A702 and Mauricewood Road intersection near Penicuik in Midlothian.
This essential junction improvement work has commenced this January 2018, and aims to support the expanding local community. This work is an important element within a programme of key infrastructure improvements, and it is part of the collective obligation for a number of developers with sites allocated for new housing across Midlothian.
The work will take place in phases over a total period of approximately six months, and it is likely there will be some disruption whilst this work is completed. In order to facilitate the works safely, temporary traffic signals and traffic management measures will be implemented.
David Steven, Technical Director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland adds: “We’d like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience our essential work to upgrade the existing T-junction at the A702 and Mauricewood intersection may cause.
“We understand this is a key commuter route and we are fully committed to providing the local community with updates on our progress through future mail-drops and via our website.
“Please be assured that we will be working closely with our contractors to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.
We would encourage anyone with questions or concerns to please call 01383 845 700 or click to email eastscotlandcustomerservices@taylorwimpey.com.
We provide Penicuik Arts Festival with funding for Penfest 2018
June 2018
As part of our ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, we have recently donated £450 to the Penicuik Arts Festival’s annual Penfest 2018 event in Penicuik. The funding will go towards supporting two storytelling events for children and an adult’s workshop for creative writing as part of this year’s festival.
PENFEST 2018 is a broad programme celebrating all the arts including music, visual arts and crafts and creative writing running from the 1st to the 9th of September. The showcase festival concert on Saturday the 8th September features the brightest talents from our two high schools with the Ukes of Hazard and Sophie McDonald supporting the professional act, The Other Road. The hub of activity during the week is in Penicuik Community Arts Association’s premises at 4 West Street Penicuik with some events in other venues across Penicuik and district. A full programme and tickets for events will be available from 4 West Street and online at www.penicuikarts.org at the beginning of July.
Local football team scores strip sponsorship!
We have shown our support for local community football in Penicuik by becoming the main home strip sponsor for Penicuik Youth FC’s 2006 teams – both boys and girls, as well as the 2009 boys’ team.
Penicuik Athletic Youth Football Club Vice-Chairman Shaun Millican said: “We’re thrilled to have received this support from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and to welcome them to our local community with their development of new homes taking shape in the town.
“Our young teams are now the proud owners of new home strips and we’re delighted to see them looking so smart as they approach every game.”