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Wharf Road Development

Avaro Midlands Limitedย contracted the Ecology Services Division of RSSI for an ecological survey of theย Wharf Road Development at Kings Norton, Birmingham.

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Location

Wharf Road, Kings Norton

Project Value

1,600

Project Duration

3 Weeks

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Location

Wharf Road, Kings Norton

Project Value

1,600

Project Duration

3 Weeks

โ€œWe understood the clientโ€™s urgency and the projectโ€™s ecological sensitivities. Our experienced team provided a survey and a pathway for future development in compliance with environmental standards.โ€

Alex Blundell, Principal Ecologist

Services Delivered

Avaro Midlands Limitedย contracted the Ecology Services Division of RSSI for an ecological survey of theย Wharf Road Development at Kings Norton, Birmingham. The ยฃ1.6kย projectย spanned three weeks and was essential to secure planning permission to construct 14 residential dwellings. The previous survey had expired, and the newly acquired landโ€™s canal-side location posed access difficulties, halting the clientโ€™s development efforts.

Key Actions

  • An updatedย ecological surveyย was conducted to support the planning application.
  • Addressed the challenge of restricted land access due to the canal towpath.
  • Ensured safety by implementing a buddy system for all canal-side work.
  • Performed aย Phase 1 habitat surveyย utilising modern mapping technology and data from the Local Records Centre.
  • Prepared a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) report.

Project Delivery

The project required a qualified and experienced ecologist to lead on-site visits and conduct comprehensive surveys. The teamโ€™s competencies in ecological assessments were augmented by tablet technology for mapping and accessing Local Records Centre data. Despite the ongoing nature of the project and the anticipation of further recommendations, the value delivered thus far has been in re-establishing the viability of the clientโ€™s development plans in an environmentally compliant manner.

While the project report is pending finalisation, initial feedback suggests that the work conducted will greatly facilitate the clientโ€™s planning permission process.. Additionally, recommendations for further ecological work indicate RSSIโ€™s thorough and proactive approach, providing the client with a comprehensive ecological framework for their development project.

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RSS Infrastructure (RSSI), based in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Tonbridge, provides infrastructure services for the rail, civil, and utilities sectors. We serve clients like Network Rail, WMCA, HS2 and Tier 1 & 2 contractors. Our services include Arboriculture, Civils and Construction, Geofencing, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), Magnetic Track Safety, Rail Operations including Possession Management and P/Way, Rail Welding, Signalling, and Track Warning Services.

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