Talbot Gateway Phase Five Reaches Milestone with MOD Office Building

A major construction milestone on phase five of Talbot Gateway’s regeneration has been reached after partners gathered for a special steel signing ceremony to mark progress on the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) new Blackpool office building. The MOD’s move into the heart of Blackpool marks the latest phase in the Talbot Gateway’s wider £350m regeneration, providing a further boost to the local economy and driving footfall for local businesses. The DBS project comes from MOD’s Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio which is investing £5.1b in a more modern and sustainable Defence Estate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9bpSxxu #BlackpoolMakesItWork #Blackpool #regeneration

Significant news for Plymouth and the South West 📣 Babcock International Group has chosen the former Dingles and House of Fraser building as the home of its new Plymouth Capability Centre, with up to 2,000 highly skilled employees set to relocate into the city centre. The investment is set to free up vital space at Devonport for critical Ministry of Defence programmes, strengthen Plymouth's position as a nationally recognised hub for defence, engineering and innovation, and deliver a meaningful boost to the local economy. This is truly a landmark moment for the city, and a clear signal of confidence in Plymouth's future. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sNrcTV #plymouthbusiness #devonbusiness #devonmeansbusiness

On my patch, we were excited to see a shared use path delivered through J28 of the M25 to help connect Romford to Brentwood* (something which should have been done when the M25 was built). We were further excited to see a proposal to continue the route to Brentwood. Except it stopped well short of the town centre and was pretty much all shared-use on a steep hill with driveways and vertical features at the rear reducing the effective width. But at least entrance kerbs were being proposed to get away from the rollercoaster of vehicle crossings we often get. Well, the scheme goes to Essex County Council's cabinet next week. It is has doubled in cost and has had a whole section chopped off rather than deal with the steep hill. It's almost as if LTN 1/20 was written in Dutch. Page 17 on the agenda onwards if anyone can stand it. https://lnkd.in/eRy7iVxK *I had a hand in the project an an earlier stage and what was built will be written up on my blog at some point.

Airfield infrastructure work continues at Bangor International Airport. We've just issued a solicitation for a taxiway rehabilitation project at BGR. The project includes rehabilitation and reconstruction of portions of Taxiway A and full rehabilitation of Taxiway M, including pavement milling, drainage improvements, lighting, markings, and erosion control. This is part of our ongoing effort to maintain critical airfield infrastructure that supports both civilian and military operations. Qualified contractors can review the full bid package and submission requirements here: https://lnkd.in/e33_nWZr

Amtrak yard Chicago Union Station could become part of a possible stadium development plan. The plan involves the prospective future owner of the Chicago White Sox. ... #Amtrak #RailtransportationintheUnitedStates #RailwayInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/dCeiUmtS

Amtrak yard Chicago Union Station could become part of a possible stadium development plan. The plan involves the prospective future owner of the Chicago White Sox. ... #Amtrak #RailtransportationintheUnitedStates #RailwayInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/drfhT-nq

The Fort Worth City Council will vote on Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's request to borrow $3 billion this year for major construction projects, including a new Terminal F and Terminal C expansion. The airport plans to spend $11.3 billion on improvements through 2030, with peak monthly spending expected at $200 million. - The borrowing request includes updating bond ordinances and increasing commercial paper programs for funding flexibility. - Construction projects aim to enhance terminals, roadways, and passenger screening. - The annual debt service is expected to double to about $1.3 billion due to these projects. This funding move is key to supporting DFW Airport’s extensive modernization and expansion plans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7hvSBmD #PRESWERX #TexasConstruction #Airport

NOMA IN THE NEWS 🗞️ NOMA President and Mayor of Marathon, Rick Dumas, joined CTV Your Morning today to speak about the importance of modernizing Highways 11 and 17 and why strengthening Canada’s national transportation corridors must be part of the conversation around economic security and defence readiness. For Northern Ontario, these highways are more than roads — they are lifelines that move people, goods, emergency services and critical supply chains across the country. NOMA continues to advocate for the expansion and modernization of Highway 11, Highway 17 and the Highway 11/17 corridor as infrastructure of national significance. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ea7R97Dt #NorthernOntario #HighwaySafety #Highway11 #Highway17 #TransCanada #Infrastructure #NOMA #StrongerNorth

Portal North Bridge is set to enter service on 16 March. On that date, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operating the first track. It is part of the new structure in Kearny, New Jersey. ... #Amtrak #Passengerrailtransportation #RailtransportationintheUnitedStates #RailwayInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/dG5JH6yj

We are pleased to announce the substantial completion of building construction of the new autonomous Pitt Meadows RCMP detachment, marking a major milestone in the City’s transition to an independent RCMP model. “On behalf of City Council, we are proud to see construction complete on this important community facility,” says Mayor Nicole MacDonald. “This detachment represents a significant investment in public safety and will support policing services that are customized to the unique needs of Pitt Meadows.” With construction now complete, the City will work closely with the Pitt Meadows RCMP as they move forward with detachment equipment, move-in and preparations for operational readiness. The current target operational date of the detachment is anticipated to be early spring 2026. Read the full media release: https://lnkd.in/gt6RW8Br #PittMeadows