A sustainable solution in the London Borough of Haringey

Sustainable solution
July 19, 2023

A sustainable solution in the London Borough of Haringey

  • By Marlborough Highways

Marlborough Highways has worked in partnership with Haringey Council and the designer Muf Architecture to deploy an innovative new product to help divert surface water away from a busy road in Caxton Gardens in North London. German manufactured beams by HAHN Plastics have been used to create weirs, which carry water from high points and channel it to the verge, where it is naturally absorbed. The initiative forms part of an ambitious, five-month, £341,000 regeneration scheme in the London Borough of Haringey, that includes footway, wall and Sustainable Drainage Systems works in Wood Green.

The reinforced beams, which are made from 100% recycled plastic and can themselves be recycled, have the appearance of real wood, so compliment the local environment. Yet the material is strong, durable, and flexible, which has allowed Marlborough and Muf Architecture to purpose the product in this pioneering way. The project now complete, rainwater is being filtered on to soft landscaping, rather than going into the main sewer, with the weir system reducing flood risk, while helping to create a greener site through improved irrigation.

Marlborough continually seeks out eco-friendly products and devises sustainable construction processes, so that it can operate in an ever greener and cleaner way. By working with Muf Architecture and HAHN Plastics, their team is helping Haringey Council with its ambitious commitment to go Net Zero by 2027, with the Caxton Gardens scheme a great example of how collaboration delivers positive results.

“One of the things I value most is their very collaborative and transparent team culture. It makes a big difference to have a contractor that wants to work closely with us and is supportive and responsive. With Marlborough, I get a team who are attentive, work collaboratively and honestly with me and don’t lose focus on delivering first class communications and compliance.”
Carly Norris, Project Manager Operations, Hackney Council
“From the design stage, Marlborough has been fundamental in delivering the Broad Lane Square improvements scheme. During the works, not only did the team manage to keep to the programme, but they went the extra mile to ensure attention to detail and came up with innovative solutions to address issues encountered on site. My thanks on behalf of Haringey goes out to Marlborough for their dedication to deliver.”
Dana Rasheed, Project Manager, Haringey Council
“Working alongside our Term Service Contractor Marlborough Highways, we successfully completed renovations to the Crowstone Footbridge. The designs were provided by Marlborough, and the work was unique. The scheme was completed to budget and ahead of its programme duration.”
Neil Handley, Senior Engineer, Southend-on-Sea City Council
“I would like to thank you and your team for your efforts, the Marlborough crews were professional, courteous, and hard working all day and ensured the event went without a hitch. You and the team were a credit to the company, demonstrating commitment and support to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.”
Nick Davies, Specialist Services Manager, Barking and Dagenham Council
“I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been to work with Marlborough Highways over the last six months. The quality of work is superb, and there has been some excellent collaboration between Milestone and Marlborough to complete, what at times, has been quite a challenging scheme. I hope to work with Marlborough on another project in the near future.”
Colin Hill, Schemes Manager, Milestone Infrastructure
“Marlborough worked with us in constructing a 1.3km cycle track. There were a number of technical difficulties to overcome, and their gifted foreman worked to propose some innovative solutions to the challenges we faced. The result is a facility that the locals are proud of, providing walkers and cyclists with alternative access to the hospital and nearby school. The scheme was a lot of hard work, but well worth it.”
Rob Venables, NEC Project Manager, Essex County Council
“Marlborough attracts people who take care and have pride in their work. Several gangs of Operatives worked tirelessly for six months to reconstruct drainage networks, lay more than 3km of high quality bespoke granite kerbs and granite channels blocks to ensure positive drainage. The technical compliance, attention to detail and level of quality finish along the entire carriageway was exceptional”.
Mark Chiverrell, Technical Director, Project Centre
“We saw huge benefits in appointing Marlborough as our full service contractor and we’re impressed – they’ve delivered consistent high quality service and superior quality control across every project. Marlborough, provide us with a ‘one-stop’ shop solution – we get the same quality of service and better control across all aspects of the project.”
Darren Bryant, Principal Engineer, Enfield Council

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