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News Release from: Hewlett Civil Engineering
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 March 2008
Hewlett new contracts strengthen its
rail position
Hewlett Rail created to consolidate their expertise and stimulate expansion to serve the industry demand for high calibre specialist services.
Hewlett Civil Engineering has officially launched Hewlett Rail Limited - an announcement that strengthens its position as a specialist contractor and demonstrates the company's commitment to the future expansion and improvement of the UK's railways Says Alan Cooper, Managing Director: "Hewlett Rail has been created to consolidate the expertise already available within the organisation and to stimulate expansion to serve the industry demand for high calibre specialist services"
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 2 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The team will be led by industry expert Ken Jones, who has been promoted to Contract Manager and has many years experience of the challenges of the railway having worked on numerous major projects throughout the country.
Comments Ken: "The rail sector presents unique challenges.
Projects are often complex, major in scale, require access to an existing infrastructure and they need the highest standards of professionalism.
With the formation of Hewlett Rail we are able to dedicate support to the industry to enable rail companies to meet these challenges".
"Our growing reputation for delivery, safety and quality is the direct result of the high standards of service offering provided by our team of experts.
By combining our capabilities and consolidating our rail experience we will give added clarity to the pursuit of rail work and support for clients.
"2008 will be a pivotal year in terms of developing our project portfolio," concludes Ken.
Hewlett Rail has already secured valuable experience working alongside Galliford Try and Kier Rail and is has recently been contracted by Birse Rail at the GBP25.5m East Midlands Parkway project - the scope of work includes site clearance and de-vegetation, concrete protection works, embankment widening and drainage to a brand new major mainline station new line.
Primarily funded by Network Rail with a contribution of almost GBP1 million from East Midlands Development Agency, East Midlands Parkways will provide a planned railway station that will eventually serve East Midlands Airport and provide park and ride facilities for commuters.
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