HI, WE'RE KNIGHTS BROWN
Get to Know Us
You may not have heard of us before, so we would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and share a brief overview of Knights Brown.
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We are a privately owned and independent construction company deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our team consists of local professionals who are passionate about the areas we work in, as these are our homes too. We take pride in our approachable,
down-to-earth style and friendly teams, which ensure a straightforward construction experience.
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Our expertise is particularly evident in water-related projects, as we specialise in coastal protection works, with extensive experience in maintaining the Welsh coastline.
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We are pleased to announce that Cardiff Council has recently awarded us the Cardiff Coastal Defence Scheme contract. As we prepare to commence our work shortly, we believe it is essential to reach out and provide you with information about the project and what you can anticipate in the upcoming months. Together, we aim to foster a strong, collaborative relationship with the community as we embark on this important initiative.
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A BIT ABOUT THE PROJECT
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The project aims to enhance flood and coastal erosion protection for businesses and residential properties presently at risk of flooding in Cardiff.
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The scope of our protection works will stretch along the coast from Tidefields Road into the Rhymney River estuary, extending as far as the Lamby Way bridge. We also plan to conduct supplementary works in the fields beneath the bridges at the rear of the Pengam allotments.
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The majority of our projects focus on building new rock armour embankments to protect Cardiff's shoreline from further erosion. We will also make improvements to existing flood bunds by enlarging and raising them, which will enhance protection against possible future floods.
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In locations where the river is close to the highway, such as Rover Way and Lamby Way, we plan to construct sheet pile walls that will match the height of the nearby flood bunds. Additionally, where the riverbank has eroded, we will strengthen it by using new concrete or block stone revetments.
To keep everyone safe, we will secure our work areas with barriers and fencing, clearly marked with signs that highlight potential hazards. Our main activities will include operating heavy machinery and vibration piling. We will monitor noise and vibrations throughout the project to minimise any inconvenience to local businesses and residents. While we aim to reduce disturbances, some disruption is unavoidable due to the nature of the work.
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Temporary closures of surrounding roads and footpaths may be required at different times during the project, and we will make sure to inform you in advance of any changes or diversions.
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PROJECT LOCATION MAP
UPCOMING WORKS
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As we progress with the project, several key tasks are essential to maintain our schedule. Our first step involves receiving the delivery of rock armour at our site materials storage location, which is crucial for the upcoming phases. You may have observed an increase in the movement of heavy vehicles
in the vicinity during this period. Concurrently, we will organise our project site by facilitating access via Rover Way and setting up our project offices.
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This phase will also include fulfilling outstanding planning requirements to ensure seamless project advancement. Ground investigations and sampling are also being conducted to collect vital data that will shape our construction strategies. Furthermore, the initiation of the rock revetment work at location 12 will commence.
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