Danaher & Walsh Secures Waltham Cross Public Realm Contract
Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is pleased to announce that it has secured an £8 million contract to deliver the next phase of Waltham Cross public realm improvements.
The project will support the continued regeneration of Waltham Cross town centre. It will also improve access, safety and the overall look and feel of key public spaces.
Waltham Cross sits on the southern edge of Hertfordshire, within the Borough of Broxbourne. The town is known for its historic Eleanor Cross monument and its busy High Street market, which takes place on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Continuing Town Centre Improvements
The current pedestrian zone was first introduced more than 30 years ago. In 2019, Danaher & Walsh refreshed the southern section of the town centre. The project received strong praise for its quality and positive impact. This latest contract will build on that earlier work. It will help create a more modern, accessible and welcoming town centre for residents, businesses and visitors.
Scope of the Waltham Cross Scheme
Danaher & Walsh secured the scheme through the Procure Partnerships Framework. The works will focus on three main areas across the town centre.
High Street Paving Upgrade
Danaher & Walsh will upgrade the paving along the High Street. This work will allow for the reintroduction of a single lane of carriageway. As a result, the scheme will improve access and make the area more practical for different users.
Stanhope Way and Monarchs Way Junction
The project will also include remodelling works at the Stanhope Way and Monarchs Way junction. This part of the scheme will introduce two new pedestrian crossing points. In addition, the team will infill the existing subway. These works will improve pedestrian safety and support better traffic movement. They will also help reduce anti-social behaviour linked to the existing subway.
Eleanor Cross Road Enhancements
Danaher & Walsh will also carry out paving and surfacing works on Eleanor Cross Road. These improvements will support the wider public realm upgrade. They will also help create a more consistent and attractive town centre environment.
Delivering Public Realm and Infrastructure Works
Danaher & Walsh has strong experience in public realm, highways and infrastructure projects. Our team will self-deliver key elements of the work. This approach supports close control of quality, safety and programme delivery.
It also allows our teams to manage details carefully while working in a live town centre environment. Throughout the project, Danaher & Walsh will focus on safe delivery, clear communication and high-quality workmanship.
Supporting the Local Community During Construction
Sean McCallion, Operations Director at Danaher & Walsh, said:
“Danaher & Walsh has received our Notice to Proceed into project delivery and we are mobilising for the start on site date of 2 September 2024. We are a family-owned firm and will live by our values. We will look after our people and those we work with, demonstrate personal integrity throughout, and deliver a quality product. We will go the extra mile to serve the local community in Waltham Cross town centre during the construction phase. We will also keep stakeholders, business owners and road users informed as the project progresses.”
A Regeneration Project for Waltham Cross
Councillor Mark Mills-Bishop, Leader of Broxbourne Council, said:
“We are delighted to be working with Danaher & Walsh on this important regeneration project. The new look High Street will transform Waltham Cross town centre into a place where people want to live, visit and do business. The plans have been carefully designed, taking into account feedback from the public. I truly believe that the new modern look and feel will enhance the visitor and business landscape in the town.”
Project Start Date
The Waltham Cross public realm project is due to start in September 2024. The scheme is expected to take around one year to complete.
Danaher & Walsh looks forward to working with the Borough of Broxbourne Council and local stakeholders to deliver lasting improvements for the town centre.
Thank you to the Borough of Broxbourne for this artist’s impression of the scheme.
