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| Troubled bridge over water - the council has lost confidence in the contractor |
THE Hull-based firm commissioned to repair Grimsby's historic Corporation Road bridge has been sacked.
North East Lincolnshire Council today confirmed that it had taken "direct action" in the wake of the slow progress on carrying out the project.
In a statement, it said: "The authority today announces that it is seeking a new contractor to finish the final stages of the refurbishment, which includes the lifting mechanism
"The contract with Spencer Group has been terminated."
The firm began work on the scheme in February, 2023, since when there have been significant delays with a number of issues cited.
The council says that, in order to ensure the bridge is open in the quickest and most efficient way possible, it is time to go out to the market again for the remainder of the work.
Portfolio Holder for Highways Cllr Stewart Swinburn who has been overseeing the works says: "This project was started two years ago, and while we accept that the level of rust and deterioration was not anticipated, and led initially to more surveys being required, we are now in a position where we believe the extent of the delays are unacceptable.
"We have, therefore, decided to seek a new contractor."
He added: "We are now absolutely determined to move forward and bring a new specialist engineering firm on board to work with us on completing the lifting span
"This will bring to a conclusion the works to this important historical structure."
Spencer Group has not yet made public comment on the council's decision.
It is not known how long it will take for NELC to appoint a new contractor, nor how long the further delay is likely to delay re-opening of the bridge.
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| The bridge as it was in yesteryear - when it was in full working order |
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